ultra

BrE /ˈʌl.trə/ AmE /ˈʌl.trə/

adjective / noun en → es

1 EXTREME [attributive / predicative] B2

extremely extreme or very far beyond the normal limits of what is usual, acceptable, etc.

ultra, extremo

  • an ultra-... person/thing

Collocations ultra-right wing · ultra-violent

  • He is an ultra-conservative politician.

    Él es un político extremadamente conservador.

2 SPORT [attributive] C1

in sports, a type of competition that is more difficult or faster than the standard version

ultrarrápido, ultrafácil

  • an ultra-... event

Collocations ultra-marathon · ultra-triathlon

  • She won the ultra-distance triathlon.

    Ella ganó la triatlón de distancia ultrarrápida.

3 TECH [attributive] C1

describing a type of technology that is very advanced or modern, often the most recent version available

ultra-moderno, avanzado

  • an ultra-... device

Collocations ultra-high definition TV · ultra-fast internet connection

  • The new phone has an ultra-sensitive screen.

    El nuevo teléfono tiene una pantalla extremadamente sensible.

4 ART [attributive] C1

in art, describing a style or movement that is extremely modern and experimental

ultra-moderno, vanguardista

  • an ultra-... work

Collocations ultra-modern art · ultra-contemporary design

  • The gallery featured an exhibition of ultra-modern sculpture.

    La galería presentó una exposición de escultura extremadamente moderna.

5 POLITICS [attributive] C1

relating to a political group or party that is extremely right-wing or left-wing, often violent and extreme in its views

ultraconservador, ultraderechista

  • an ultra-... group

Collocations ultra-right wing · ultra-left wing

  • The government is cracking down on ultra-right-wing groups.

    El gobierno está reprimiendo a los grupos ultraderechistas.

6 MEDIA [attributive] C1

in media, describing content that is extremely violent or sexually explicit

ultra-violento, extremadamente explícito

  • an ultra-... film

Collocations ultra-violent movie · ultra-explicit content

  • The new film is so ultra-violent that it's been banned in several countries.

    La nueva película es tan extremadamente violenta que ha sido prohibida en varios países.

7 MUSIC [attributive] C1

in music, describing a style or genre that is extremely fast and intense

ultra-rápido, extremadamente intenso

  • an ultra-... band

Collocations ultra-fast metal · ultra-intense punk rock

  • The concert featured an ultra-intense performance by a local band.

    El concierto presentó una actuación extremadamente intensa de una banda local.

8 SPORT [attributive] C1

in sports, describing an athlete or team that is extremely fast and skilled

ultra-rápido, extremadamente hábil

  • an ultra-... player

Collocations ultra-fast sprinter · ultra-skilled soccer player

  • She is an ultra-talented athlete.

    Ella es una atleta extremadamente talentosa.