How is the word sobre translated from Spanish to English

English translation
upon
preposition

En o encima de algo, en un estilo más formal.

On, in a more formal style.

Examples with “sobre”

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  • La decisión recae sobre ti. — The decision rests upon you.

  • A su llegada, muestre el billete, por favor. — Upon arrival, please show your ticket.

  • El casco antiguo se construyó sobre una colina. — The old town was built upon a hill.

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