Spanish Phrase
Sí, hay de sobra para todos los invitados.
Meaning
The sentence confirms that there is more than enough of something (food, drinks, seats, etc.) for every guest. It emphasizes abundance and assures that no one will be left out.
When to use
Use this phrase when responding to a question about whether there will be sufficient resources for a gathering, such as food at a party, chairs at a meeting, or tickets for an event.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Sí,haydesobraparatodoslosinvitados.
Sí
Affirmative response meaning 'yes', often used to confirm a statement or answer a question.
hay
Third-person singular of the verb 'haber' used as an impersonal verb meaning 'there is/are'.
de sobra
An idiomatic expression meaning 'more than enough' or 'in abundance'.
para
Preposition meaning 'for', indicating purpose or intended recipient.
todos los invitados
A noun phrase meaning 'all the guests', with 'todos' agreeing in gender and number with 'invitados'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Crees que habrá suficiente comida para la boda?
Do you think there will be enough food for the wedding?
Sí, hay de sobra para todos los invitados.
Yes, there’s more than enough for all the guests.
✕Common Mistakes
Sí, hay de sobrar para todos los invitados.
‘Hay de sobrar’ mixes the impersonal verb ‘hay’ with the infinitive ‘sobrar’; the correct idiom is ‘de sobra’.
Sí, hay de sobra para todos los invitado.
The noun ‘invitado’ must agree in number with ‘todos’; use the plural ‘invitados’.
Sí, hay sobra para todos los invitados.
The article ‘de’ is required; ‘hay sobra’ sounds incomplete and unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Sí, hay suficiente para todos los invitados.
Yes, there’s enough for all the guests.
Claro, basta para todos los invitados.
Sure, it’s enough for all the guests.
No te preocupes, hay abundancia para todos.
Don’t worry, there’s abundance for everyone.
Cultural Tip
In Spanish‑speaking cultures, hospitality is highly valued. Saying there’s ‘de sobra’ not only reassures guests but also conveys generosity. However, avoid over‑promising; if you claim there’s more than enough, make sure you truly have it, as guests may notice a shortfall.