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    Tapó (en. Covered)

    /taˈpo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Accessory used to cover the opening of a container.
    The jar has a cap that keeps it closed.
    El tarro tiene un tapo que lo mantiene cerrado.
    Part that seals or covers an opening, such as in tubes.
    The cap of the tube was broken, causing a leak.
    El tapo del tubo estaba roto, provocando una fuga.

    Etymology

    From Old Spanish 'tapa', which means to cover.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be covered
    To be hidden or covered
    estar tapado
    bottle cap
    Cap used on bottles to close them
    tapo de botella
    to give someone a cover
    To cover or hide someone from view
    darle un tapo a alguien

    Related Words

    cap
    Object used to cover, similar to tapo.
    tapa
    seal
    Mechanism or action of closing something.
    cierre
    cover
    Element that covers or protects something.
    cubierta

    Slang Meanings

    A way to hide something that one does not want to show.
    That cover you put on the situation didn't work.
    Ese tapo que le pusiste a la situación no funcionó.
    To use a 'tapo' to avoid being discovered.
    They put a cover on their plans to avoid alerting others.
    Le pusieron un tapo a sus planes para no alertar a los demás.