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cubrir

English translation of cubrir

cover

The Spanish word 'cubrir' is used to denote covering, concealing or protecting something. It does not only pertain to physical things, but it can also refer to abstract concepts like covering a topic in a discussion. Its use is similar to the English word 'cover'.


Example sentences using: cubrir

Necesito cubrir mis libros con plástico

English translation of Necesito cubrir mis libros con plástico

I need to cover my books with plastic

In this example, 'cubrir' is used to express the action of covering something to protect it from damage. In this case, it is used in a need statement, expressing that the speaker needs to cover their books with plastic.

El seguro debe cubrir los daños de tu coche

English translation of El seguro debe cubrir los daños de tu coche

The insurance should cover your car's damages

In this case, the verb 'cubrir' is used to refer to taking responsibility or paying for something, in this case, the insurance should pay for or cover the costs of the car damages.

Debemos cubrir nuestras cabezas del sol

English translation of Debemos cubrir nuestras cabezas del sol

We should cover our heads from the sun

Here, 'cubrir' means to protect or shield something from something else. In this instance, the sentence is advising to protect our heads from the sun.

Podemos cubrir la mesa con un mantel

English translation of Podemos cubrir la mesa con un mantel

We can cover the table with a tablecloth

In this example, 'cubrir' is used to mean placing something over something else in order to protect or adorn it. Here, the speaker suggests covering the table with a tablecloth.

La nieve cubrió toda la ciudad

English translation of La nieve cubrió toda la ciudad

The snow covered the whole city

This phrase describes a natural phenomenon where 'cubrir' is used to demonstrate a condition where something (the snow) is all over another thing (the city), making it 'covered'.

Ella decidió cubrir su tatuaje con maquillaje

English translation of Ella decidió cubrir su tatuaje con maquillaje

She decided to cover her tattoo with makeup

In this sentence, 'cubrir' means concealing or hiding something. The woman conceals or hides her tattoo by overlaying it with makeup.

Vamos a cubrir el pastel con crema

English translation of Vamos a cubrir el pastel con crema

We are going to cover the cake with cream

Here, 'cubrir' refers to the action of putting something on top of something else, entirely or partly hiding the view. The cake will be covered in cream.

La tienda de campaña puede cubrirnos de la lluvia

English translation of La tienda de campaña puede cubrirnos de la lluvia

The tent can cover us from the rain

Here 'cubrir' is used to express protection from a particular element or situation. In this sentence, the tent provides cover from the rain for those inside.

Los árboles cubren la entrada a la casa

English translation of Los árboles cubren la entrada a la casa

The trees cover the entrance to the house

In this example, 'cubrir' is used to describe a situation where something is obstructing, hiding or overshadowing something else. The trees are in front of the entrance to the house, obscuring it from view.

Debes cubrir tus zapatos con cubrezapatos en el hospital

English translation of Debes cubrir tus zapatos con cubrezapatos en el hospital

You should cover your shoes with shoe covers in the hospital

In this context, 'cubrir' refers to the act of putting something over another thing to protect it, in this case, to maintain cleanliness or hygiene in a hospital setting.

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