Poner algo encima de una cosa para ocultarla o protegerla.
To put something over a thing to hide or protect it.
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See how the word “tapar” is used in sentences
Tapa la cazuela con una tapadera. — Cover the pot with a lid.
El libro tiene la cubierta dura. — The book has a hard cover.
Cubrió las elecciones para la radio. — She covered the election for radio.
¿Puedes cubrirme el turno de mañana? — Can you cover my shift tomorrow?
Tapó el sofá con una sábana vieja. — She covered the sofa with an old sheet.
Alguien escribió un nombre en el interior de la cubierta. — Someone wrote a name inside the cover.
¿Quién cubre el juicio esta semana? — Who is covering the trial this week?
Yo te cubro mientras estés fuera. — I will cover for you while you're away.
¿Tapas las plantas cuando hiela? — Do you cover the plants when it freezes?
¿Por qué se rompen tan fácil las cubiertas de bolsillo? — Why do paperback covers tear so easily?
Nuestro equipo cubre el deporte local cada fin de semana. — Our team covers local sports every weekend.
Suele cubrir a su compañera los fines de semana. — She usually covers for her colleague on weekends.
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