Tápate (en. Cover yourself)

/ˈtapa.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To cover oneself to protect from the cold, rain, or another element.
When it's cold, it's better to cover yourself with a blanket.
Cuando hace frío, es mejor que te tápate con una manta.
The action of covering something or someone.
Dress warmly before going outside.
Tápate bien antes de salir al exterior.
To protect oneself from something adverse or harmful.
Cover your head from the sun to avoid burns.
Tápate la cabeza del sol para evitar quemaduras.

Etymology

From the verb 'tapar', which comes from the Latin 'tappa', meaning 'cover or lid'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dress warmly
To cover oneself properly to stay warm.
tápate bien
don't bundle up too much
Not to cover excessively, possibly to avoid overheating.
no te tápes demasiado
cover your head
To cover the head to protect from the sun or cold.
tápate la cabeza

Related Words

lid
Covering or something used to cover something.
tapa
coat
Clothing used to protect against the cold.
abrigo
maintain
To keep something in a certain condition.
mantener

Slang Meanings

To cover oneself, generally used informally.
It's incredibly cold, cover up before going out!
¡Está haciendo un frío tremendo, tápate antes de salir!
A warning for someone to protect themselves.
When it starts to rain, I always tell him to cover up.
Cuando empieza a llover, siempre le digo que se tape.