Spanish - English (British) translations for "sobre"
"sobre" Spanish translation
Definition
sobre
Part of speech
preposition
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: on
El libro está sobre la mesa.
The book is on the table.
Meaning: about
Hablamos sobre el proyecto.
We talked about the project.
Meaning: above
El avión volaba sobre las nubes.
The plane was flying above the clouds.
Meaning: regarding
Tengo algunas preguntas sobre el tema.
I have some questions regarding the topic.
Meaning: around
Hay muchas tiendas de ropa sobre esta calle.
There are many clothing stores around this street.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: El libro está sobre la mesa.
The book is on the table.
A1: Mi hermana puso el regalo sobre la silla.
My sister put the gift on the chair.
A1: El gato se subió sobre el árbol.
The cat climbed onto the tree.
B1: Necesito más información sobre ese tema.
I need more information about that topic.
B1: Hablé con mi jefe sobre el proyecto nuevo.
I talked to my boss about the new project.
B1: Vamos a tener una reunión sobre el cambio de horario.
We are going to have a meeting about the schedule change.
C1: Estoy leyendo un libro interesante sobre la historia del arte.
I am reading an interesting book about art history.
C1: El profesor dio una conferencia sobre la evolución humana.
The professor gave a lecture on human evolution.
C1: La película trata sobre la vida de un famoso escritor.
The movie is about the life of a famous writer.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word 'sobre' is a Spanish preposition that means 'on', 'over', or 'about'. It is used to indicate the position of something on top of or above another thing, as well as to express the subject or topic of a conversation or discussion.
In terms of location, 'sobre' can be used to describe the placement of an object on a surface, such as a book on a table ('un libro sobre la mesa'). It can also indicate the direction of movement over something, like walking over a bridge ('caminar sobre un puente').
Additionally, 'sobre' is commonly used to talk about topics or subjects. For example, you can say 'hablar sobre el clima' (to talk about the weather) or 'escribir un ensayo sobre la historia' (to write an essay about history).