ultra
BrE /ˈʌl.trə/ AmE /ˈʌl.trə/
adjective / noun en → es
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
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He is an ultra-conservative politician.
Él es un político extremadamente conservador.
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
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She won the ultra-distance triathlon.
Ella ganó la triatlón de distancia ultrarrápida.
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
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The new phone has an ultra-sensitive screen.
El nuevo teléfono tiene una pantalla extremadamente sensible.
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
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The gallery featured an exhibition of ultra-modern sculpture.
La galería presentó una exposición de escultura extremadamente moderna.
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
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The government is cracking down on ultra-right-wing groups.
El gobierno está reprimiendo a los grupos ultraderechistas.
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
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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.
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
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The concert featured an ultra-intense performance by a local band.
El concierto presentó una actuación extremadamente intensa de una banda local.
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
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She is an ultra-talented athlete.
Ella es una atleta extremadamente talentosa.