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Sobremesa
/soh-breh-MEH-sah/
Time spent chatting after a meal
Literal translation
tablecloth
When to use it
In Spain and Latin America, 'sobremesa' refers to the time spent sitting at the table after a meal, chatting with others. It’s a cherished cultural practice.
In conversation
Nos quedamos en sobremesa hasta la medianoche.
“We stayed chatting after dinner until midnight.”