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    Sobremesa (en. Post-meal gathering)

    /so.breˈme.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Time for conversation and reflection that one has after a meal.
    The sobremesa is always a special moment in our family.
    La sobremesa siempre es un momento especial en nuestra familia.
    Part of the time people spend sitting at the table after finishing eating.
    We like to enjoy long sobremesas on Sundays.
    Nos gusta disfrutar de largas sobremesas los domingos.
    Custom of sharing anecdotes and laughter at the table after eating.
    During the sobremesa, we tell stories and enjoy each other's company.
    En la sobremesa, contamos historias y disfrutamos de la compañía.

    Etymology

    The word 'sobremesa' comes from 'sobre' and 'mesa', referring to the time spent over the table after eating.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    enjoy the sobremesa
    Spending pleasant time chatting after a meal.
    disfrutar de la sobremesa
    there is no sobremesa without laughter
    A sobremesa is more enjoyable when there is laughter and sharing.
    no hay sobremesa sin risas
    family sobremesa
    A family gathering where food and conversation are enjoyed at the end.
    sobremesa familiar

    Related Words

    table
    Surface where one eats.
    mesa
    food
    Food that is consumed.
    comida
    chat
    Informal conversation.
    charla

    Slang Meanings

    Moment of venting and fun after a meal.
    The sobremesa turned into a real feast of anecdotes among friends.
    La sobremesa se convirtió en un verdadero festín de anécdotas entre amigos.
    Time in which the conversation is extended informally.
    The sobremesa was so interesting that we lost track of time.
    La sobremesa fue tan interesante que olvidamos el reloj.