Encubiertos (en. Cutlery)
/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.