encima
adverb
1. on top, above + de
in a higher position
Common combinations
- encima de la mesa — on top of the table
- el piso de encima — the floor above
- El libro está encima de la mesa.The book is on the table.
- Pon la caja encima.Put the box on top.
- Vive en el piso de encima.He lives on the floor above.
2. on top of that, besides
colloquial · in addition, often expressing annoyance
Common combinations
- y encima — and on top of that
- encima de eso — on top of that
- Llegó tarde y, encima, no pidió perdón.He arrived late and, on top of that, he did not apologize.
- Perdí el tren y encima empezó a llover.I missed the train and then it started raining on top of that.
- Me cobró de más y encima se enfadó.He overcharged me and got angry on top of that.
Phrases with this word
por encima deencima de todo