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BrE /ˈəʊvərˌɔːl/ AmE /oʊˈvɛrɔːl/

adjective, noun en → es

1 GENERAL B1

used to refer to the general situation or main idea of something

general, en general, en términos generales

  • overall opinion/judgment/view

Collocations overall assessment · overall impression

  • The overall quality of the food was excellent.

    La calidad general de la comida era excelente.

2 TOTAL B1

including all parts or aspects, not just one part

total, en total, completo

  • overall cost/price

Collocations overall figure · overall amount

  • The overall cost of the project is high.

    El costo total del proyecto es alto.

3 CLOTHING B1

a type of protective clothing that covers your body from the waist to below the knees, worn especially in factories or workshops

bata de trabajo, overalls

  • wear overall

Collocations work overall · protective overall

  • He was wearing a pair of blue overalls.

    Era de color azul la bata de trabajo que llevaba.