Tampa (en. Tampa)

/ˈtampa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

An object used to cover or close something.

Place the cap on the pot so that the steam doesn't escape.

Coloca la tampa en la olla para que no se escape el vapor.

Cap or cover, especially for bottles.

I can't open the bottle because the cap is too tight.

No puedo abrir la botella porque la tampa está muy ajustada.

The top part of an object that closes it.

It's important to put the cap on the box to protect its contents.

Es importante poner la tampa en la caja para proteger su contenido.

The term 'cap' comes from the Latin 'tampā', which means to cover or seal.

bottle cap

Covers the opening of a bottle.

tampa de botella

to put the cap on

To close or cover something properly.

poner la tampa

drain cap

Cover that seals a drainage.

tampa de desagüe

lid

Any object used to cover or seal something.

tapa

cover

An element that encloses or covers another thing.

cubierta

stopper

An object used to block or close an opening.

tapon

Mobile phone cap.

He dropped the mobile cap and now it doesn't work well.

Se le cayó la tampa del celular y ahora no funciona bien.

Cover for a problem or situation.

You can't keep covering up your problems, you have to solve them.

No puedes seguir poniendo tampa a tus problemas, tienes que resolverlos.