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    Encubierta (en. Undercover)

    en-ku-bier-ta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Layer or cover that conceals something.
    The cover of the secret was finally discovered.
    La encubierta del secreto fue finalmente descubierta.
    Refers to an object hidden under a cover.
    The cover of the table was full of dust.
    La encubierta de la mesa estaba llena de polvo.
    In the military context, an undercover operation is one that is carried out in secret.
    The mission was an undercover operation to gather information.
    La misión fue una encubierta para recopilar información.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'encubrir', which means to hide or cover something.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hidden love
    Situation in which a love is kept a secret.
    encubierta de amor
    undercover action
    Action performed without others noticing it.
    acción encubierta
    covert project
    A project that is not disclosed to the public.
    proyecto encubierto

    Related Words

    cover
    Layer that covers something.
    cubierta
    to cover
    To cover something to hide it.
    tapar
    disguise
    Clothing that conceals a person's identity.
    disfraz

    Slang Meanings

    To hide a romantic relationship.
    They have a cover; no one knows they are dating.
    Tienen una encubierta, nadie sabe que están saliendo.
    When something is not what it seems.
    That offer is a cover; I don't believe it's that good.
    Esa oferta es una encubierta, no me creo que sea tan buena.