What is the Spanish word for "above"?

Learn how to say "above" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

above

Spanish

encima de

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Alternative translations of "above"

encima de
sobre

Examples of how to use "above" in Spanish

English
The bird is flying above the clouds.
Spanish
El pájaro está volando sobre las nubes.
English
The lamp hangs above the table.
Spanish
La lámpara cuelga sobre la mesa.
English
Clouds drift above the mountains today.
Spanish
Las nubes se desplazan sobre las montañas hoy.
English
Please store the files above this shelf.
Spanish
Por favor, guarda los archivos sobre esta estantería.
English
Her grades are above the class average.
Spanish
Sus calificaciones están por encima del promedio de la clase.

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