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    Encubiertos (en. Undercover)

    /enkuˈbjeɾtos/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Objects that are covered or hidden.
    The covered items in the box were old documents.
    Los encubiertos en la caja eran antiguos documentos.
    Specifically, in relation to dishes or food that are under cover.
    The covered utensils on the table were completely clean.
    Los encubiertos de la mesa estaban completamente limpios.

    Etymology

    From the verb "to cover," which means to cover something to hide it.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    covered in their own world
    Isolated or disconnected from the reality surrounding them.
    encubiertos en su propio mundo
    under the cover
    Hidden or camouflaged from view.
    bajo la cubierta
    covered intentions
    Hiding true intentions or motives.
    encubiertos de intenciones

    Related Words

    cover
    To place something over another thing to hide it.
    cubrir
    hide
    To hide something so that it cannot be seen.
    ocultar

    Slang Meanings

    To be in someone's shadow.
    He is always covered behind his older brother.
    Siempre está encubierto detrás de su hermano mayor.
    To have a hidden agenda.
    That proposal has hidden interests.
    Esa propuesta tiene encubiertos sobre sus intereses.