estaba encima de

A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
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a. it was above the (not touching)
En la sala de estar había una foto de la familia. Estaba encima de la chimenea.In the living room there was a family picture. It was above the fireplace.
b. was above the (not touching)
El póster de Michael Jordan estaba encima de el de Scottie Pippen.The Michael Jordan poster was above the Scottie Pippen one.
c. it was on top of (on a surface)
¿Dónde estaba mi billetera? - Estaba encima de esta pila de papeles.Where was my wallet? - It was on top of this pile of papers.
d. was on top of (on a surface)
Era mi turno de quitar la nieve que estaba encima de la cabaña.It was my turn to remove the snow that was on top of the cabin.
e. it was on the (on a surface)
Encontré la llave. Estaba encima del reloj cucú.I found the key. It was on the cuckoo clock.
f. was on the (on a surface)
La tarjeta de identificación estaba encima de la mesa, no en el cajón.The ID card was on the table, not in the drawer.
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