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sobre
on
A versatile preposition built around the core idea of "on top of"
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The most useful translation for sobre is on, because nearly every way it's used connects back to a single idea: one thing is over or on top of another0.
sobre
on, on top of (atop)
When something is physically resting on top of something else.
El libro está sobre la mesaThe book is on the table
Puse mi chaqueta sobre la sillaI put my jacket on top of the chair
over, above (above)
When something is higher than or passing above something else without necessarily touching it.
El avión voló sobre las nubesThe plane flew over the clouds
El puente está sobre el ríoThe bridge is above the river
about, on, regarding (regarding)
When something is 'on' a topic, it's about that topic.
Escribió un libro sobre la guerraHe wrote a book about the war (literally: a book on the war)
Tenemos que hablar sobre el proyectoWe need to talk regarding the project
about, around (approximately)
Your estimate is 'on' or 'over' a number rather than pinned to it exactly.
Llegaré sobre las ochoI'll arrive around eight
Saldremos sobre las seisWe'll leave at about six
on top of, in addition to (in addition to)
When something is added on top of what's already there, it's in addition to it.
Sobre todo lo que pasó, llegó tardeOn top of everything that happened, he arrived late
Sobre la lluvia, ahora hace fríoIn addition to the rain, it's now cold
sobre
envelope
A paper cover placed over a letter
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sobre
over / on top of
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noun suffix
Sobre means envelope because an envelope is literally a cover that you place over or on top of0 a letter.
sobre
envelope
A paper cover placed around a letter or document for mailing.
Metió la carta en el sobre y lo sellóShe put the letter in the envelope and sealed it
¿Tienes un sobre para enviar esta carta?Do you have an envelope to mail this letter?