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    Cubrir (en. Cover)

    /kuˈbɾiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cover something completely.
    He covered the table with a tablecloth.
    Él cubrió la mesa con un mantel.
    To protect or safeguard something.
    You need to protect yourself from the cold.
    Necesitas cubrirte del frío.
    To hide or conceal a fact.
    He tried to cover his mistake in the meeting.
    Trató de cubrir su error en la reunión.
    To complete or satisfy a need.
    The new project will meet all our expectations.
    El nuevo proyecto cubrirá todas nuestras expectativas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cooperire', which means to cover or to conceal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to fill a gap
    To satisfy a need or complete something.
    cubrir un hueco
    to have someone's back
    To protect someone from a potential problem or danger.
    cubrir las espaldas
    to cover oneself in glory
    To gain great recognition or success.
    cubrirse de gloria
    to fill a position
    To occupy a specific job position.
    cubrir un puesto

    Related Words

    covered
    That which is covered or protected.
    cubierto
    covering
    Object or material that serves to cover.
    cubridora
    to discover
    To realize something that was hidden.
    descubrir

    Slang Meanings

    To have someone's back.
    Whenever he does something risky, he has his back covered.
    Siempre que hace algo arriesgado, se cubre las espaldas.
    To cover the package.
    The event security wants to cover the package before delivery.
    La seguridad en el evento quiere cubrir el paquete antes de la entrega.