What does "encima" mean in English?

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Examples of how to use "encima" in Spanish

Spanish
Deja las llaves encima de la mesa.
English
Leave the keys on the table.
Spanish
El gato duerme encima de la mesa.
English
The cat sleeps on top of the table.
Spanish
Puso el cuaderno encima del escritorio.
English
He put the notebook on top of the desk.
Spanish
Encima, llegaste tarde otra vez.
English
On top of that, you were late again.
Spanish
No pongas la mochila encima.
English
Don't put the backpack on top.

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Deja las llaves encima de la mesa.

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