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sobre — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
  • above prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
  • against prep In opposition to; contrary to.
  • concerning prep About; regarding; on the subject of.
  • 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.
  • onto prep Moving to a position on top of or upon something.
  • over adj Finished; ended.
  • toward preposition In the direction of a place, person, or thing.
  • upon prep A more formal or literary word for "on".

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]
  • above In or to a higher place; higher than; on or over the upper surface. [first attested before 1150]
  • above Surpassing in number or quantity; more than. [first attested around 1350–1470]
  • against As a charge on.
  • concerning Regarding, respecting.
  • envelope A paper or cardboard wrapper used to enclose small, flat items, especially letters, for mailing.
  • onto Arriving upon or on top of (speaking of a physical or metaphorical movement).

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.

above — full definition

  1. prep In a position higher than something else; overhead of.
  2. prep Greater than in amount, degree, or rank.
  3. adv Earlier in a piece of writing; higher up on the same page.
  4. noun What was mentioned earlier in a document.

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