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    Sobrado (en. Left over)

    /soˈβɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It is said of something that is in excess or is surplus.
    The leftover food was donated to a shelter.
    El sobrante de la comida fue donado a un refugio.
    That has an excessive degree of some quality.
    He is an overachiever in mathematics.
    Es un niño sobrado en matemáticas.
    In some contexts, it refers to someone who is arrogant.
    I don't like his arrogant attitude when he talks about his achievements.
    No me gusta su actitud sobrada cuando habla de sus logros.

    Etymology

    From the participle of the verb sobrar, which comes from the Latin 'superare', meaning 'to stand out'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in excess
    To be in a situation of advantage or to have more than necessary.
    estar sobrado
    overconfident
    To have an excess of self-confidence.
    sobrado de confianza
    it goes without saying
    Expression that precedes something that is obvious or evident.
    sobra decir

    Related Words

    sobrar
    Verb that means to have more than enough.
    sobrar
    sobra
    Excess or what remains of something.
    sobra
    sobresalir
    To distinguish oneself or to be more than others.
    sobresalir

    Slang Meanings

    A person who is very arrogant or conceited.
    That guy is a show-off, always bragging about his money.
    Ese tipo es un sobrado, siempre presume de su dinero.
    To be in a situation of disdain or superiority.
    She feels proud for having won first place.
    Ella se siente sobrada por haber ganado el primer lugar.