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sobremesa
/so.βɾeˈme.sa/
time spent at the table after eating
Después de la cena, disfrutamos de una larga sobremesa con café y conversación.
After dinner, we enjoyed a long time at the table with coffee and conversation.
informal
The time spent at the table after finishing a meal, often for conversation, coffee, or relaxation.
La sobremesa es mi momento favorito del día para charlar con la familia.
The time after the meal is my favorite time of day to chat with family.
This is a culturally significant practice in Spanish-speaking countries, often associated with social bonding.
Collocations
hacer sobremesato linger at the table after eatingsobremesa largalong time spent at the table after a meal
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Cultural Context
In Spain and Latin America, sobremesa is an important social ritual. Don't rush to leave the table immediately after eating.
Word Origin
From 'sobre' (over) + 'mesa' (table), literally meaning 'over the table'.
Usage Notes
This concept is deeply rooted in Spanish culture, where meals are often seen as social events rather than just eating.
Word Breakdown
sobre
over
prefixmesa
table
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés