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sobra

/ˈsobɾa/, [ˈso.β̞ɾa]

excess, more, surplus

Noun sobra f (plural sobras)

  1. surplus, excess, extra
  2. (in the plural) leftovers, leavings
  3. rubbish, trash

Verb sobra

  1. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of sobrar.
  2. Informal second-person singular (tú) affirmative imperative form of sobrar.

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Examples

  • Aún tenemos tiempo de sobra.

    We still have plenty of time left.

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  • Tenían tiempo de sobra.

    You had plenty of time.

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  • La excusa habitual consiste en decir que no hay dinero cuando, en realidad, lo hay de sobra.

    The usual excuse consists of saying that there isn't money, when actually there is plenty.

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  • Tienes tiempo de sobra.

    You've got plenty of time.

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  • Tengo dinero de sobra conmigo.

    I have plenty of money with me.

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  • Date cuenta que tienes un espacio de sobra entre las 2 palabras.

    Note that you have an extra space between these two words.

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  • Tienes un espacio de sobra entre las 2 palabras.

    Note that you have an extra space between these two words.

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  • El ego nunca sobra.

    You can never have too much ego.

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  • Tenías tiempo de sobra.

    You had plenty of time.

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  • Tenemos tiempo de sobra.

    We have time to spare.

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