Sobrada (en. Left over)
/soˈβɾaða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Excess or abundance of something.
The food was more than enough for the party.
La comida fue sobrada para la fiesta.
Quality of being superior to the ordinary.
His talent is more than sufficient to win the contest.
Su talento es sobrada para ganar el concurso.
Etymology
From the verb 'sobrar', which comes from the Latin 'superare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to have ample reason
To have a good justification for something.
tener sobrada razón
to be overwhelmed with work
To have more work than one can handle.
estar sobrado de trabajo
to be redundant
To be someone who is unnecessary in a situation.
sobrar alguien
Related Words
to be left over
Leaving a remainder or surplus of something.
sobrar
excess
Quantity that exceeds or surpasses the limit.
exceso
abundance
Large quantity of something.
abundancia
Slang Meanings
To be very self-assured.
That person is full of confidence.
Esa persona está sobrada de confianza.
To say something with a lot of arrogance.
He spoke to me in a condescending manner.
Me habló de forma sobrada.