sobre

UK: /ˈsəʊ.brə/ | US: /ˈsoʊ.brə/

Definition

  1. n. (Spanish/Portuguese) an envelope or covering

  2. prep. (Spanish/Portuguese) about, concerning, or on top of

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Etymology

The word sobre originates from Latin super, meaning "above" or "over." In Spanish and Portuguese, it evolved to function both as a noun ("envelope," literally "something placed over") and a preposition ("about" or "on top of"). Its dual usage reflects the conceptual link between physical covering and abstract relation.

Examples

  1. (Spanish) El libro está sobre la mesa. (The book is on the table.)

  2. (Portuguese) Escrevi um artigo sobre política. (I wrote an article about politics.)

  3. (Spanish) Necesito un sobre para la carta. (I need an envelope for the letter.)

  4. (Portuguese) O avião voou sobre as nuvens. (The plane flew above the clouds.)

  5. (Spanish) Hablamos sobre el futuro. (We talked about the future.)