sobre
/ˈsobɾe/
The English phrase 're' can be translated into Spanish as sobre.
sobre is used as a preposition meaning 'regarding' or 'about' when referring to a topic or subject matter.
Meaning: regarding (prep)
Which one should you use?
While sobre can mean 'about' or 'regarding' in a topical sense, acerca de is a more formal synonym for the same meaning.
How does it change in a sentence?
When sobre is used to mean 'regarding' or 'about', it is a preposition and does not change its form based on the gender or number of the subject being discussed.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈsobɾe/
Did you know?
- While sobre is a preposition meaning 'regarding', it is also a common noun meaning 'envelope'.
- In some contexts, sobre can be used to mean 'approximately' or 'around' when referring to time or numbers, such as saying sobre las tres for 'around three o'clock'.
- Because sobre descends from the Latin 'super', it can be used to mean both 'regarding' a topic and 'above' a physical object, like a book 'sobre' a table.
Examples in context
- Eres la única sobre la que Tom ha preguntado.You’re the only one that Tom asked about.This sentence shows how sobre is used to indicate the subject of a question.Tatoeba #13491765 by frpzzd, translation #13491762 by apzzd
- Re contento/aSuper happy
- Re divertido/aSuper fun
- Re cansado/aSuper tired
- Requete bonito/aSuper beautiful
- Requete nervioso/aSuper nervous
- Requete rico/aSuper tasty
- Hablamos sobre el nuevo proyecto.We are talking about the new project.
Example conversation
Two colleagues are discussing a task in the office.
- LucíaTengo una duda sobre el informe.I have a question regarding the report.
- Mateo¿Es sobre la parte de los costos?Is it regarding the cost section?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, exactamente sobre eso.Yes, Mateo, exactly about that.
- MateoDime, te ayudo con gusto.Tell me, I'll gladly help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry sobre, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
