sobremesa
English meaning: Post-meal lingering / After-dinner conversation
Spanish Definition
(Español)La tradición española y latinoamericana de permanecer en la mesa después de comer para conversar, disfrutar de la compañía y dejar reposar la comida.
English Definition
The uniquely Spanish and Latin American tradition of remaining at the table after a meal to converse, enjoy company, and let the meal settle. Sobremesa reflects the cultural priority placed on human connection, leisure, and the social ritual of shared meals. The practice resists the efficiency-driven pace of modern work culture and values the art of unhurried conversation.
Example
“La sobremesa es una tradición cultural que refleja la importancia de la familia y la conversación en la cultura española.”
In English: “Sobremesa is a cultural tradition that reflects the importance of family and conversation in Spanish culture.”
Synonyms
- charla de sobremesa
- conversación postprandial
Literary Heritage
“El que lee mucho y anda mucho, ve mucho y sabe mucho.”
“He who reads much and walks much, sees much and knows much.”
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