Rebosaba (en. Overflowed)
/re.bo'sa.βa/
Meaning & Definition
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verb
To spill or overflow a liquid.
The pot overflowed with hot water.
La olla rebosaba de agua caliente.
To manifest in great quantity or abundantly.
Their joy overflowed upon receiving the news.
Su alegría rebosaba al recibir la noticia.
To exceed a set limit.
The glass overflowed with vinegar.
El vaso rebosaba de vinagre.
Etymology
From the verb rebosar, which comes from the Latin 'rebosare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to overflow with joy
To feel such intense joy that it is expressed exuberantly.
rebosar de alegría
to overflow with energy
To have a lot of energy and vitality.
rebosar de energía
to overflow with love
To have such a great love that it is manifested in actions.
rebosar de amor
Related Words
(rebosar)
Verb that means to come out of a container causing it to spill.
rebosar
(to overflow)
To go beyond the established limits.
desbordarse
(to exceed)
To surpass the limit or the determined amount.
exceder
Slang Meanings
To be very excited or extremely happy.
That news overflowed me with happiness.
Esa noticia me ha rebosado de felicidad.
To be filled with something to the point of being unable to contain it.
The parties in that house always overflow with good music and fun.
Las fiestas en esa casa siempre rebosan de buena música y diversión.