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"Sobrepasada" is a form of "sobrepasar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to exceed". "O" is a conjunction which is often translated as "or". Learn more about the difference between "sobrepasada" and "o" below.
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to exceed
El impacto de los seres humanos sobre esta zona sobrepasa el de cualquier otra especie.The impact of human beings on this area exceeds that of any other species.
Los resultados de examen del alumno sobrepasaron las expectativas del profesor.The student's test results exceeded the teacher's expectations.
2. (to pass)
a. to overtake
El coche rojo sobrepasó al azul en la carrera.The red car overtook the blue one in the race.
3. (aviation)
a. to overshoot
Alargaron la pista en el aeropuerto para evitar que los aviones la sobrepasen.They extended the runway at the airport to avoid planes from overshooting it.
sobrepasarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to go too far (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
No te sobrepases con tus comentarios o te echarán del grupo de debate.Don't go too far with your comments or you will be expelled from the debate group.
5. (to exceed)
a. to overreact
Ana se sobrepasa y se pone en lágrimas si recibe una nota menos de una A.Ana overreacts and breaks into tears if she gets anything less than an A.
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)A conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, clauses, or sentences (e.g., The cat and the dog slept.).
a. either...or
Terminarás tu tarea o por las buenas o por las malas.You're going to finish your homework either the easy way or the hard way.
3. (otherwise)
a. or
La residencia del presidente de los Estados Unidos, o Casa Blanca, fue construida en 1790.The residence of the President of the United States, or the White House, was built in 1790.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
