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    Cubriendo (en. Covering)

    /kuˈbɾjendo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To protect or hide something like water or another type of surface.
    She is covering the floor with a carpet.
    Ella está cubriendo el suelo con una alfombra.
    To satisfy a need or a demand.
    The new project is meeting the client's expectations.
    El nuevo proyecto está cubriendo las expectativas del cliente.
    To place one thing over another so that it is not seen.
    The painter is covering the windows before starting to work.
    El pintor está cubriendo las ventanas antes de empezar a trabajar.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'cubrir', which comes from the Latin 'cooperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    covering the file
    Doing minimal work to meet a requirement.
    cubriendo el expediente
    covering a need
    Satisfying an existing demand.
    cubrir una necesidad
    covering someone's back
    Protecting someone from potential problems.
    cubrir las espaldas

    Related Words

    cover
    Something that serves to cover.
    cubierta
    to cover
    The action of placing something over another thing.
    cubrir
    to cover
    To close or completely cover something.
    cubcerrar

    Slang Meanings

    To cover something with an excuse.
    To avoid problems, he was covering up with lies.
    Para evitar problemas, estuvo cubriendo con mentiras.
    To be covered with money.
    After the investment, he covered himself with profits.
    Después de la inversión, se cubrió con ganancias.