Spanish word

sobretodo

Pronunciation

IPA/soβɾeˈtoðo/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoat, overcoat

Example

¿Dónde está mi sobretodo?

Where is my coat?

Illustration for sobretodo (coat)

More examples

Al entrar en casa me quité el sobretodo.

When I entered the house I took off my overcoat.

Core concept

Single overgarment worn outside other clothing, typically long and protective.

Common phrases

  • abrocharse el sobretodo

    button one's overcoat

  • quitarse el sobretodo

    take off one's overcoat

  • un sobretodo largo

    a long overcoat

Similar words

abrigo: Thick insulating coat that retains body heat for cold winter weather.
chaqueta: Light short jacket that allows easy movement and suits mild conditions.
gabardina: Lightweight long raincoat that repels water and shields against wind.
parka: Casual hooded coat with insulation that keeps the body warm in cold weather.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda exterior que se coloca encima de las demás prendas, generalmente larga y destinada a proteger del frío o la lluvia.

Word origin

A compound of sobre 'over' and todo 'all'; the expression 'sobre todo' ('over all') gradually merged into sobretodo as the name for an overcoat.

Usage tips

  • The spacing is the key difference: sobretodo is the coat and sobre todo means 'above all', and speakers often say 'abrigo' in conversation when they want to be unambiguous.

Other meanings

  • topcoatnoun

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