Cubierta (en. Deck)

/kuˈbjeɾta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Layer that protects or encloses something.
The book cover is made of cardboard.
La cubierta del libro es de cartón.
Outer part that closes an object.
The car has a plastic cover on the engine.
El coche tiene una cubierta de plástico en el motor.
Surface on which an activity takes place.
The patio cover is ideal for gatherings.
La cubierta del patio es ideal para reuniones.

Etymology

From the verb 'cover', with the suffix '-erta' that indicates an action or result.

Common Phrases and Expressions

covered with water
Layer of water that covers something.
cubierta de agua
table cover
Cloth or surface that covers the table.
cubierta de la mesa
protective cover
Element designed to protect something.
cubierta de protección

Related Words

to cover
Action of putting something over another thing to hide or protect it.
cubrir
to uncover
Action of removing the cover or revealing what is hidden.
descubrir

Slang Meanings

Improvised cover.
That tarpaulin is a cover that I needed for the event.
Esa lona es una cubierta que me hizo falta para el evento.
Very attractive cover.
That cover is very chic for the party.
Esa cubierta es muy chic para la fiesta.