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    Cobertizo (en. Shed)

    /ko.βer.'ti.θo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Construction that serves to cover or protect something.
    The tool shed was at the back of the garden.
    El cobertizo de herramientas estaba al fondo del jardín.
    Structure used as a temporary shelter.
    The fishermen used the shed to take shelter from the rain.
    Los pescadores usaban el cobertizo para guarecerse de la lluvia.
    Small building, usually one space.
    I decided to build a shed to store firewood.
    Decidí construir un cobertizo para almacenar la leña.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'cobertir', which means to cover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tool shed
    Structure where garden tools are stored.
    cobertizo de herramientas
    to be under a shed
    To take shelter from the elements.
    estar bajo un cobertizo

    Related Words

    coverage
    Action of covering something.
    cobertura
    cover
    Fabric used to cover.
    cobertor
    physical coverage
    Protection provided by a structure.
    cobertura física

    Slang Meanings

    Informal place to hang out.
    Let's go to the shed to play cards.
    Vamos al cobertizo a jugar cartas.
    A place where things are hidden.
    Be careful, the shed is where he hides his secrets.
    Ten cuidado, el cobertizo es donde esconde sus secretos.