Cubre (en. Covers)

/ˈkuβɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To place something over another thing to protect or hide it.

Example Sentence: She covers the table with a tablecloth.

Ella cubre la mesa con un mantel.

Definition: To spread something over a surface.

Example Sentence: The snow covers the ground in winter.

La nieve cubre el suelo en invierno.

Definition: To disguise or hide something.

Example Sentence: The secret is covered under a mantle of silence.

El secreto se cubre bajo un manto de silencio.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'coperire', which means to cover or hide.

Common Phrase: to cover the file

Meaning: To do the minimum necessary to fulfill an obligation.

cubrir el expediente

Common Phrase: to cover expenses

Meaning: To ensure that the costs will be paid or compensated.

cubrir gastos

Common Phrase: to fill a position

Meaning: To replace someone in a job position.

cubrir un puesto

Related Word: cover

Description: Surface that covers something.

cubierta

Related Word: book cover

Description: Protection of a book, usually made of paper or cardboard.

cubierta de libro

Related Word: covering

Description: Action of covering something.

cubrimiento

Slang Meaning: To cover a complicated situation.

Slang Example: Don't worry, I'll cover this mess.

No te preocupes, yo cubro este lío.

Slang Meaning: To cover a fault.

Slang Example: He always finds a way to cover his mistakes.

Siempre busca una manera de cubrir sus errores.