Tapar (en. Cover)

/taˈpaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To cover the top of something.

I need to cover the pot so the water doesn't evaporate.

Necesito tapar la olla para que no se evapore el agua.

To prevent something from appearing or manifesting.

He tries to cover his sadness with a smile.

Trata de tapar su tristeza con una sonrisa.

To put a stopper in a container.

I'm going to cover the bottle so the liquid doesn't spill.

Voy a tapar la botella para que no se derrame el líquido.

From the Latin 'tapar', which means to cover.

to cover the sun with one finger

To try to hide an obvious truth.

tapar el sol con un dedo

to shut someone up

To prevent someone from speaking or complaining.

tapar la boca

to fill a gap

To fill or cover a void.

tapar un hueco

cover

An object used to cover something.

tapadera

lid

Covering of a container.

tapa

stopper

An element used to close a container.

tapón

To deceive someone by hiding the truth.

He covered me with a story that wasn't true.

Me tapó con una historia que no era cierta.

To protect oneself from something or avoid responsibilities.

He always tries to shield himself when there are problems.

Siempre trata de taparse cuando hay problemas.