superficial

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BrE /suːˈpɜː.fɪʃ.əl/ AmE /suːrˈpɝː.fɪʃ.əl/

adjective en → es

1 SURFACE [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to the surface of something, rather than its deeper qualities or characteristics

superficial, de la superficie

  • a superficial injury

Collocations superficial wound · superficial scratch

  • The cut was only a superficial one.

    El corte fue solo superficial.

2 SHALLOW [attributive / predicative] B1

not serious or thorough; dealing with the obvious facts rather than more important ideas, feelings, etc.

superficial, poco profundo, superficialmente

  • a superficial discussion

Collocations superficial conversation · superficial knowledge

  • Their relationship was very superficial.

    Su relación era muy superficial.

1 SKIN DEEP [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to the surface of something, rather than its deeper qualities or characteristics

superficial, solo en la superficie

  • be only skin deep

Collocations love is only skin deep

  • Beauty is only skin deep.

    La belleza es solo superficial.