Tapaba (en. Covered)
/ta'βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To cover something so that it cannot be seen or accessed.
She covered the pot so that the food wouldn't cool down.
Ella tapaba la olla para que la comida no se enfriara.
To prevent entry or access to a place.
Traffic blocked the main street in the morning.
El tráfico tapaba la calle principal durante la mañana.
To exclude or hide something.
He hid his feelings with a smile.
Él tapaba sus sentimientos con una sonrisa.
Etymology
From Latin 'tapa', which means cover.
Common Phrases and Expressions
covered the truth
Hid the reality behind an appearance.
tapaba la verdad
blocked the cold
Wore extra clothing to protect against the cold.
tapaba el frío
Related Words
to cover
To cover something.
tapar
cover
Cover or lid.
tapa
stopper
An object used to close or cover a container.
tapón
Slang Meanings
To cover something mysterious.
That cover is very suspicious.
Esa tapada es muy sospechosa.
To break a promise.
Don't cover what you said; it was a commitment.
No tapes lo que dijiste, fue un compromiso.