Funda (en. Sheath)

/ˈfunda/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Cover made of flexible or rigid material used to protect an object.

I bought a case to protect my phone.

Compré una funda para proteger mi teléfono.

Pillow or mattress cover.

I changed my pillowcase for a new one.

Cambié la funda de mi almohada por una nueva.

Cover for a weapon, especially for a sword or knife.

The warrior kept his sword in the sheath.

El guerrero guardó su espada en la funda.

It comes from the Latin 'fundā', which means 'cover' or 'wrapper'.

sofa cover

Cover placed over a sofa to protect it.

funda de sofá

to give a cover

Expression that refers to covering something with a cover.

darle funda

guitar case

Cover designed to protect a guitar.

funda para guitarra

cover

Layer that protects or covers something.

cubierta

wrapping

Layer that wraps around an object.

envoltura

In some contexts, it is used to refer to a person who protects another.

That friend is everyone's cover.

Ese amigo es la funda de todos.

It designates something that serves to disguise or cover something that is not wanted to be shown.

That choice was a cover to hide their true intentions.

Esa elección fue una funda para ocultar sus verdaderas intenciones.