sobra
sóbra with stress marks
excess; excessively; overboard
Usage Note
Sobra is borrowed from Spanish 'sobrar' and is one of the most commonly used words in everyday Tagalog, expressing that something is too much, over the top, or excessive. Filipinos use it constantly to describe food, behavior, prices, or emotions across all registers of speech.
Examples
" Sobra ang init ngayon. "
Natural Translation
It's too hot today.
Literal Translation
Excess the heat now.
" Sobra ang pagkain na inihanda nila. "
Natural Translation
The food they prepared is in excess.
Literal Translation
Excess the food prepared they.
" Sobra ang ginastos namin sa bakasyon, kaya kailangan naming magtipid sa susunod na buwan. "
Natural Translation
We spent too much on the vacation, so we need to save money next month.
Literal Translation
Excess the spent we on vacation, so need we to-save next month.
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