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    Tapado (en. Covered)

    /ta'paðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An object or person covered that prevents seeing what is underneath.
    The covering was so large that you couldn't see what was inside.
    El tapado era tan grande que no se podía ver lo que había dentro.
    A garment that covers the shoulders, usually worn in cold climates.
    I bought a new coat for the winter.
    Me compré un tapado nuevo para el invierno.
    adjective
    That is covered or hidden.
    The treasure is buried underground.
    El tesoro está tapado bajo tierra.
    That is not shown or is kept secret.
    His hidden past was revealed years later.
    Su tapado pasado fue revelado años después.

    Etymology

    From the verb tapar, which comes from the Latin 'tapare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be covered up to the eyebrows
    To be very busy or to have many things to do.
    estar tapado hasta las cejas
    to have something covered up
    To have a secret or something hidden.
    tener algo tapado
    covered in snow
    When there is a large amount of accumulated snow.
    tapado de nieve

    Related Words

    lid
    Part that covers something.
    tapa
    tapestry
    Fabric that covers surfaces or decorations.
    tapiz
    to plug or cork
    To obstruct or close something.
    taponar

    Slang Meanings

    A person who hides or avoids being seen.
    That guy is a hidden one; you never see him at parties.
    Ese tipo es un tapado, nunca lo ves en las fiestas.
    Something that is kept a secret.
    What happened last night is a secret; it can't be talked about.
    Lo que pasó anoche es un tapado, no se puede hablar.