What is the Spanish word for "overprotective"?

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

English

overprotective

Spanish

sobreprotector

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Examples of how to use "overprotective" in Spanish

English
Her parents are a bit overprotective.
Spanish
Sus padres son un poco sobreprotectores.
English
My mother is overprotective with my little brother
Spanish
Mi madre es sobreprotectora con mi hermanito.
English
He felt smothered by his overprotective friends
Spanish
Él se sintió asfixiado por sus amigos sobreprotectores.
English
Teachers warned about overprotective parenting in class
Spanish
Los profesores advirtieron sobre la crianza sobreprotectora en clase.
English
An overprotective coach limited the players' freedom
Spanish
Un entrenador sobreprotector limitó la libertad de los jugadores.

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Her parents are a bit overprotective.

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