Translation of Italian word "sopra" to English
sopra
/ˈso.pra/
How to use
Used to indicate a location on or above something.
🇬🇧 English
on, above
Example
Il gatto è salito sopra il tavolo della cucina.
The cat climbed on top of the kitchen table.
L'aereo vola sopra le montagne innevate.
The airplane flies above snow-capped mountains.
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Common phrases
- sopra la tavola— on the table
- sopra la montagna— above the mountain
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Frequency rank: #250 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "sopra" mean?▼
The Italian word "sopra" means "on, above" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "In posizione superiore rispetto a qualcosa." (which translates as "The cat climbed on top of the kitchen table.").
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