sobrepasar

to exceed

verb soh-breh-pah-SAHR Rare

Also means

to surpass

Usage Note

Sobrepasar means to go beyond a limit or to surpass someone in quantity or performance: sobrepasar el límite de velocidad ('to exceed the speed limit'). It is a regular -ar verb. Near-synonyms include superar (to overcome/surpass) and exceder; sobrepasar emphasises crossing a quantitative threshold more than personal achievement.

Examples

"El gasto sobrepasó el presupuesto previsto."

Natural Translation

The expenditure exceeded the projected budget.

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