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soprannaturale

/soprannatuˈra.le/adjective / noun · masculineB2 / C1
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Meaning · adjective

supernatural

  • relating to phenomena beyond the laws of nature or scientific understanding

In a sentence

Molte persone credono nell'esistenza di fenomeni soprannaturali che la scienza non spiega.

Many people believe in the existence of supernatural phenomena that science cannot explain.

Non c'è alcuna forza soprannaturale dietro questo misterioso evento.

There is no supernatural force behind this mysterious event.

Pensi che sia possibile comunicare con entità soprannaturali?

Do you think it's possible to communicate with supernatural entities?

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
soprannaturalemasculine · singular
soprannaturalefeminine · singular
soprannaturalimasculine · plural
soprannaturalifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Has the same form for masculine and feminine singular, ending in -i in the plural.
  • Can also be used as a masculine noun: 'il soprannaturale' (the supernatural).

Related words

Opposites

Meaning · noun

the supernatural

  • that which exists or occurs beyond the laws of nature; mystical phenomena

In a sentence

Molti film horror esplorano la paura del soprannaturale.

Many horror films explore the fear of the supernatural.

Non crede affatto nel soprannaturale e cerca sempre spiegazioni scientifiche.

He doesn't believe in the supernatural at all and always seeks scientific explanations.

Il confine tra realtà e soprannaturale è spesso molto sottile.

The boundary between reality and the supernatural is often very thin.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
soprannaturalemasculine · singular
soprannaturalimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • As a noun, almost always preceded by the masculine definite article 'il'.
  • Also widely used as an adjective meaning 'supernatural'.
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