over the top in Spanish

over the top in Spanish is desmesurado, dramático, exagerado — over the top means excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.

over the top in Spanish

desmesurado

adv

Egregiously; beyond compare.

dramático

adv

Egregiously; beyond compare.

exagerado

adv

Egregiously; beyond compare.

subido de tono

adv

Egregiously; beyond compare.

What does "over the top" mean?

adjective Excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.
"A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top."
adjective Of television or media, delivered directly to viewers over the internet rather than through a cable, satellite or broadcast provider.
"Every studio now runs its own over-the-top streaming service."
phrase Out of a trench and into an attack, in accounts of First World War fighting.
"The order came at dawn to go over the top."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

over the top in a sentence

A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top.
His acting was over the top, but the audience loved it.
Every studio now runs its own over-the-top streaming service.
The order came at dawn to go over the top.

Similar words in Spanish

excessive extravagant unrestrained

Common Spanish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "over the top" in Spanish?

"over the top" in Spanish is desmesurado, dramático, exagerado. over the top means: Excessive to the point of being ridiculous — far more dramatic, elaborate or extreme than the situation calls for.

How do you use "over the top" in a sentence?

Example: "A twelve-tier cake for a first birthday is a bit over the top." In Spanish, "over the top" is desmesurado, dramático, exagerado.

Are there other ways to say "over the top" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 4 translations listed for "over the top": desmesurado, dramático, exagerado, subido de tono.

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