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    Sobran (en. Are left over)

    /ˈsoβɾan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Indicates that something is more than necessary or expected.
    At the event, there are extra chairs.
    En el evento sobran sillas.
    Refers to something that is unnecessary or superfluous.
    With so much food, several boxes are left over.
    Con tantos alimentos, sobran varias cajas.
    Expresses the idea that there is an excess of something.
    There are surplus resources in the project.
    Sobran recursos en el proyecto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'sobrar', which comes from the Latin 'superare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    words are unnecessary
    It is used to indicate that there is no need to discuss a topic further.
    sobran las palabras
    there are plenty of reasons
    It means that there are sufficient reasons to justify something.
    sobran los motivos
    in case there is something left over
    It means that if there is an excess of something, it will be taken into account.
    en caso de que sobre algo

    Related Words

    sobrante
    What is left over or remains from something.
    sobrante
    sobrar
    To exist more than necessary or more than expected.
    sobrar
    sobra
    What remains of something after using or consuming it.
    sobra

    Slang Meanings

    Excess of something that is considered unnecessary.
    After the party, there are so many drinks left over that I don't know what to do.
    Después de la fiesta, sobran tantas bebidas que no sé qué hacer.
    It is used to indicate that there is something that is not needed.
    If there are leftover tasks, we can leave them for the next day.
    Si sobran tareas, podemos dejarlas para el siguiente día.