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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.

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