How to say “above all, especially” in Spanish
“Above all, especially” in Spanish is sobre todo (SOH-breh TOH-doh), or especialmente.
- Spanish
- sobre todo
- Say it
- SOH-breh TOH-doh
- Also said
- especialmente
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Questions about sobre todo
How do you say “above all, especially” in Spanish?
“Above all, especially” in Spanish is sobre todo. You can also say especialmente.
How do you pronounce sobre todo?
Say it SOH-breh TOH-doh. The syllables in capitals are stressed: SOH and TOH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
What does sobre todo mean in English?
In English, sobre todo means “above all, especially”.
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