Sobra (en. Spare)
/ˈsobɾa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
The part that remains of something after taking or consuming a quantity.
After the party, there were many leftovers of food.
Después de la fiesta, quedaron muchas sobras de comida.
Excess that is not needed.
The leftover from this project may be useful in the future.
La sobra de este proyecto puede ser útil en el futuro.
Etymology
From Latin 'soprā', which means 'above' or 'over'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Needless to say
It is unnecessary to mention something because it is already evident.
sobra decir
to produce leftovers
To produce more than what is needed or used.
hacer sobras
Related Words
leftover
That remains or is not used.
sobrante
to be left over
To be excessive or to have more than necessary.
sobrar
Slang Meanings
In many contexts, it refers to something that is unnecessary or excessive.
That backpack is unnecessary for the trip; we will only take the essentials.
Esa mochila sobra en el viaje, solo llevaremos lo esencial.
Used in informal situations to refer to someone who stands out for doing too much.
Don't be excessive in the meeting; you should only participate when necessary!
¡No seas sobra en la reunión, solo debes participar cuando es necesario!