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    Encubrir (en. Cover)

    /enkuˈβɾiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hide or disguise something.
    The government decided to cover up the corruption scandals.
    El gobierno decidió encubrir los escándalos de corrupción.
    To protect someone or something from being discovered.
    She covered for her friend during the investigation.
    Ella encubrió a su amigo durante la investigación.
    To completely cover something in such a way that it is not visible.
    The snow covered the entire landscape.
    La nieve encubrió todo el paisaje.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'incoperire', which means to cover or conceal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to cover up a secret
    To keep a secret without revealing it.
    encubrir un secreto
    to cover up the truth
    To hide the reality of a situation.
    encubrir la verdad
    to cover up the traces
    To eliminate evidence that may lead someone to guilt.
    encubrir las huellas

    Related Words

    coverage
    Action of covering something.
    cobertura
    disguise
    Action of hiding or disguising something.
    disimulo
    mantle
    Garment that covers, symbolizing protection or concealment.
    manto

    Slang Meanings

    Covering up a problem
    They always try to cover up a problem instead of solving it.
    Siempre tratan de encubrir un problema en lugar de solucionarlo.
    lid
    The cover-up of his friendship with the leaders was a real lid.
    El encubrimiento de su amistad con los líderes fue una verdadera tapa.