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above in Spanish

above in Spanish is arriba, asuso, suso — above means in a position higher than something else; overhead of.

above in Spanish

arriba
adv
Higher in the same page; earlier in the order as far as writing products go. [first attested before 1150.]
arriba
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
asuso
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
suso
adv
In a higher place; upstairs; farther upstream. [first attested around 1150–1350]
encima
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
eclipsar, hacer sombra
prep
Physically over; on top of; worn on top of, said of clothing. [first attested before 1150.]
sobre
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
encima de
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
arriba
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
asuso
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
suso
prep
In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
más al norte
prep
Farther north than. [first attested before 1150]
fuera de alcance
prep
Rising; appearing out of reach height-wise. [first attested around 1150–1350]
además de
prep
más en rango
prep
Higher in rank, status, or position. [first attested around 1150–1350]
sobre
prep
Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
a preferencia de
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
además de
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
muy orgulloso[a], al revés
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
sobrepasar, superar
prep
Too proud to stoop to; averse to; disinclined towards;
más allá
prep
Beyond; on the other side.

What does "above" mean?

  1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
    "A single bulb hung above the table."
  2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
    "Temperatures rose above thirty degrees."
  3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
    "See the table above for full results."
  4. noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.
    "All of the above applies equally to part-time staff."

above in a sentence

  • A single bulb hung above the table.
  • Storm clouds gathered above the valley.
  • Temperatures rose above thirty degrees.
  • She was quickly promoted above her former manager.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "above" in Spanish?

"above" in Spanish is arriba, asuso, suso. above means: In a position higher than something else; overhead of.

How do you use "above" in a sentence?

Example: "A single bulb hung above the table." In Spanish, "above" is arriba, asuso, suso.

Are there other ways to say "above" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 15 translations listed for "above": arriba, asuso, suso, encima, eclipsar, hacer sombra, sobre.

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