Covered (es. Tapaba)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ella tapaba el vaso con la mano.
She covered the glass with her hand.
Context: daily life El niño tapaba sus oídos con los dedos.
The boy covered his ears with his fingers.
Context: daily life Mi mamá tapaba la comida para que no se enfriara.
My mom covered the food so it wouldn't get cold.
Context: household Intermediate (B1-B2)
Cuando llovía, él tapaba las ventanas con plástico.
When it rained, he covered the windows with plastic.
Context: daily life Ella tapaba la verdad porque quería proteger a sus amigos.
She covered the truth because she wanted to protect her friends.
Context: society El chef tapaba la olla para que la comida se cocinara mejor.
The chef covered the pot so the food would cook better.
Context: cooking Advanced (C1-C2)
La historia que me contó era tan impactante que tapaba mis pensamientos con su intensidad.
The story he told me was so striking that it covered my thoughts with its intensity.
Context: literature En un intento de ocultar sus emociones, tapaba su rostro con una máscara de indiferencia.
In an attempt to hide her emotions, she covered her face with a mask of indifference.
Context: psychology El velo que tapaba sus intenciones ocultas era un reflejo de su compleja personalidad.
The veil that covered her hidden intentions was a reflection of her complex personality.
Context: philosophy