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sobre — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • envelope noun A flat paper or cardboard cover used to hold and mail letters or documents.
  • on prep Positioned at, upon, or touching the surface of something.
  • over adj Finished; ended.
  • some determiner An unspecified but limited amount or number of something.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.

Senses

sobre is used for these senses in English:

  • about Concerning; with regard to; on account of; on the subject of. [from ca. 1150–1350]
  • about Concerned or occupied with; engaged in; intent on. [from ca. 1150–1350]
  • against As a charge on.
  • envelope A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
  • over On top of; in such a way as to cover.
  • some Of a measurement: approximately, roughly.
  • toward In relation to (someone or something).

about — full definition

  1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
  3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
  4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

against — full definition

  1. prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  2. prep In physical contact with, touching and typically supported by.
  3. prep In competition with; versus.
  4. prep As protection from, or in preparation for.

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