Tapado (en. Overcoat)

/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.

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

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

lid

Part that covers something.

tapa

tapestry

Fabric that covers surfaces or decorations.

tapiz

to plug or cork

To obstruct or close something.

taponar

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.