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    Cubría (en. Covered)

    /kuˈβɾi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cover something with an object or material.
    She covered the table with a new tablecloth.
    Ella cubría la mesa con un mantel nuevo.
    To protect from something or to hide.
    The tree covered the house from the intense sun.
    El árbol cubría la casa del sol intenso.
    To satisfy a need or requirement.
    The salary covered all of his basic needs.
    El sueldo cubría todas sus necesidades básicas.

    Etymology

    The word cubría comes from the Latin verb 'cooperire', which means to cover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover one's back
    To protect oneself from potential problems or responsibilities.
    cubrirse las espaldas
    to cover the file
    To do what is necessary for something to appear in order or correct, often without a true commitment.
    cubrir el expediente
    there's nothing to cover
    Indicates that there are no secrets or that everything is in plain sight.
    no hay nada que cubrir

    Related Words

    covered
    What has been covered or protected.
    cubierto
    to cover
    A verb that means to put something over another thing to protect or hide it.
    cubrir
    to discover
    To reveal what was covered or hidden.
    descubrir

    Slang Meanings

    To cover someone in a compromising situation.
    If you get caught, I will cover for you.
    Si te pillan, yo te cubría.
    To cover as a synonym for to help.
    I’ve got your back in the meeting.
    Te cubro las espaldas en la reunión.