English–Spanish
“on” in Spanish
How to say “on” in Spanish
“On” in Spanish is sobre.
An object positioned above or resting atop another surface.
Example sentences with sobre
La lámpara cuelga sobre la mesa.
The lamp hangs on the table.
Tips for using sobre
- Spanish often uses 'encima de' to stress direct contact while 'sobre' is more general, and for 'about' Spanish also commonly uses 'acerca de'.
Other Spanish words for “on”
La lámpara está encendida.
The lamp is on.