Example: Los libros están sobre la mesa en la sala.
Definition
"Estar sobre la mesa" means to be physically located on top of a table. It refers to the position of an object or objects resting on the surface of a table, as in the example phrase where books are placed on the table in the living room.
Translations
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op tafel liggen
estar sobre la taula
être sur la table
auf dem Tisch liegen
Etymology
The phrase "estar sobre la mesa" comes from Spanish, combining the verb "estar," meaning to be (in a temporary state or location), with "sobre la mesa," literally translating to "on the table." This straightforward expression simply describes the physical placement of something on a table.
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"Estar sobre la mesa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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