overboard

BrE /ˈəʊvəbɔːd/ AmE /ˈoʊvərˌboʊrd/

adverb / noun en → es

1 SHIP [adverb] B2

into the sea from a ship or boat

al mar, al agua desde un barco

Collocations fall overboard

  • He fell overboard and drowned.

    Él cayó al mar y se ahogó.

2 EXTREME [adverb] B1

to an extreme degree; too much or too far

demasiado, excesivamente

Collocations go overboard

  • She tends to go overboard with her enthusiasm.

    Ella tiende a excederse con su entusiasmo.