/soˈβɾaɾ/
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Translation
to be left over, to be spare
Word origin
From Latin superare ('to rise above, to exceed'), from super ('above'). The same root gives English 'superb' and 'insuperable'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- superare
- English cognates
- superb, insuperable
Grammar
Verb type-ar regular
Examples
mucha .
We cooked too much and now there is a lot of food left over.
, .
If there is any bread left over, we keep it for tomorrow.
; .
Words are unnecessary here; I already understand everything.
, ahorrarlo.
I have money to spare this month, so I am going to save it.
: .
I think there is one chair too many: there are only four of us.
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