What is the Spanish word for "over"?

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

English

over

Spanish

sobre

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Alternative translations of "over"

encima
terminado
acabado
por encima

Examples of how to use "over" in Spanish

English
A plane flew over the big city.
Spanish
Un avión voló sobre la gran ciudad.
English
The cat jumped over the fence.
Spanish
El gato saltó por encima de la valla.
English
Hang the picture over the couch.
Spanish
Coloca el cuadro sobre el sofá.
English
She looked over the report carefully.
Spanish
Ella revisó detenidamente el informe.
English
Come over after dinner tonight.
Spanish
Pásate por mi casa después de la cena esta noche.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "over" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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