sobrar

Senses

1. 1.

   to be left over, to remain

   to remain as a surplus or excess after use or distribution

2. 2.

   to have plenty/more than enough

   to possess something in abundance or excess

3. 3.

   to be the only one left, to be stuck with

   to be the remaining person in an unwanted situation

Examples

• "Sobrou comida da festa, você quer levar?"

  There's food left over from the party, do you want to take some?

• "Ele tem talento de sobra para conseguir esse emprego."

  He has more than enough talent to get that job.

• "Sempre sobra pra mim fazer o trabalho sujo."

  I'm always the one stuck doing the dirty work.

Usage

Common in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. Often used with "de sobra" (plenty, more than enough). The expression "sobrar para alguém" means someone gets stuck with something undesirable or has to deal with consequences. Can also mean to have an abundance of a quality (e.g., "sobra inteligência" = has intelligence to spare).