No. 125 in Romanian
prea
"Prea" means "too" or "overly" in English.
In a sentence
El este prea obosit să vină cu noi.
He is too tired to come with us.
In this sentence, 'prea' is used to indicate that a quality (being tired) exceeds a certain limit or threshold, making it impossible for the action (coming with us) to occur.
Este prea devreme pentru a pleca.
It is too early to leave.
Here, 'prea' is utilized to express that a situation or state (being early) is beyond a reasonable or acceptable level for taking an action (leaving).
Am cumpărat prea multă mâncare pentru petrecere.
I bought too much food for the party.
In this example, 'prea' modifies a quantity ('multă', meaning 'much'), suggesting that the amount (of food purchased) is considered excessive for the context (the party).
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