Funda (en. Case)
/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.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'fundā', which means 'cover' or 'wrapper'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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
Related Words
cover
Layer that protects or covers something.
cubierta
wrapping
Layer that wraps around an object.
envoltura
Slang Meanings
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.