What does "sobrar" mean in English?

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Spanish

sobrar

English

to remain

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Alternative translations of "sobrar"

to remain
to be left over
to be in excess
to be unnecessary
to be surplus

Examples of how to use "sobrar" in Spanish

Spanish
Sobra mucha comida de la fiesta.
English
There is a lot of leftover food from the party.
Spanish
Me sobra una manzana en la bolsa.
English
I have an extra apple in the bag.
Spanish
Sobró comida después de la fiesta.
English
There was leftover food after the party.
Spanish
Antes sobraban libros en la mesa.
English
There used to be books left on the table.
Spanish
Mañana sobrará tiempo para estudiar.
English
Tomorrow there will be enough time to study.

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Sobra mucha comida de la fiesta.

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