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    Lid (en. Fight)

    /lɪd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Covering that is placed over a container.
    You forgot to put the lid on the pot.
    Te olvidaste de poner la tapa en la olla.
    Top part that closes something.
    The lid of the box was tightly closed.
    El lid de la caja estaba cerrado herméticamente.
    Elements that contain or cover something.
    The lids of the bottles help us preserve liquids.
    Los lids de las botellas nos ayudan a conservar los líquidos.

    Etymology

    From English lid, related to covering or closing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    put a lid on it
    To close a container with its cover.
    poner un lid
    take the lid off
    To open a container by removing its cover.
    quitar el lid
    there’s no lid for this
    Indicates that a problem or situation cannot be hidden.
    no hay lid para esto

    Related Words

    cover
    Cover placed over an object to close it.
    tapa
    covering
    Element used to cover something.
    cubierta
    container
    Object that contains or is used to store something.
    recipiente

    Slang Meanings

    Cover for a joint.
    Pass me the lid, I already have the material ready.
    Pasame el lid, que ya tengo el material listo.
    A person who closes in on themselves.
    That guy is a lid, he never opens up to others.
    Ese chico es un lid, nunca se abre a los demás.