sobada 1 Adjective part of sobar . It applies to things, especially clothing, worn out by use. 2 m Sobar action. Sobadura. 3 adj. and, more frec., n. m. It is applied to certain buns or cakes made of lard or oil and very kneaded. 4 adj. It is said of the subjects or issues that have been treated many times by different people. Handful, groped. 5 (C. Rica) m. Marshmallow species that is made by beating honey of lower quality.