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    Cubrían (en. Covered)

    /kuˈβɾian/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cover something means to place one thing over another so that it remains hidden or protected.
    I hoped they would cover the car during the storm.
    Esperaba que cubrieran el coche durante la tormenta.
    In a figurative sense, it means to hide information or a situation.
    I don't want them to cover up what happened in the meeting.
    No quiero que cubrieran lo que sucedió en la reunión.
    It can refer to the dimensions or scope of something.
    The trees covered the entire landscape.
    Los árboles cubrían todo el paisaje.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'coperire'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover one's back
    To take precautions to protect oneself from a potential problem.
    cubrirse las espaldas
    to cover something with a cloak
    To hide or disguise a situation.
    cubrir algo con un manto

    Related Words

    cover
    To place something over another thing.
    cubrir
    cover
    A thing that serves to cover something.
    cubierta

    Slang Meanings

    Covering difficult situations.
    They were covering reality with excuses.
    Cubrían la realidad con excusas.
    Hiding the truth.
    They are always covering up what is really happening.
    Siempre están cubriendo lo que realmente pasa.