Spanish word

sobrepasar

Pronunciation

IPA/soβɾepaˈsaɾ/

Meaning

  • verbexceed

Example

Las cifras sobrepasan nuestras previsiones.

The figures exceed our forecasts.

Illustration for sobrepasar (exceed)

More examples

Este informe muestra que las ventas sobrepasan la cifra prevista.

This report shows that sales exceed the expected figure.

Core concept

A bar on a chart rising above a marked limit.

Common phrases

  • sobrepasar las previsiones

    exceed projections

  • sobrepasar la cifra prevista

    exceed the expected figure

  • sobrepasar el margen

    exceed the margin

Similar words

pasar: Passes beyond a point or boundary, describing movement past a mark or threshold.
superar: Surpasses a goal or target, emphasizing achievement beyond an expected aim.
exceder: Exceeds an allowable or permitted amount, often implying a breach of a limit.

Definition in Spanish

Superar un límite, una cifra o una expectativa, implicando exceder lo establecido.

Word origin

From Spanish sobre- 'over' (from Latin super-) plus pasar 'to pass', originally meaning 'to pass over' and thus 'go beyond a set boundary'.

Usage tips

  • Used especially for figures, limits, and expectations; for literal overtaking of vehicles use adelantar or rebasar.

Other meanings

  • overtakeverb

Opposites

  • quedar cortofall shortverb

Related words

  • sobrepasadoexceededadjective

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