Ocultar una falta, un error o la verdad.
To conceal wrongdoing, a mistake, or the truth.
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See how the word “encubrir” is used in sentences
Intentaron encubrir el error del informe. — They tried to cover up the mistake in the report.
Tapa la comida antes de levantarte de la mesa. — Please cover up the food before leaving the table.
Una periodista destapó el encubrimiento. — The cover up was exposed by the journalist.
¿Por qué encubres la verdad sobre lo de la semana pasada? — Why are you covering up the truth about last week?
Decidió tapar los muebles viejos con una sábana. — She decided to cover up the old furniture with a sheet.
He oído mucho sobre el encubrimiento de aquel incidente. — I heard a lot about the cover up surrounding the incident.
Pidió que se encubrieran los fallos antes de entregarlo. — She requested to cover up the errors before submission.
Intentó tapar su cuadro para que no se mojara. — He tried to cover up his painting from the rain.
¿Te puedes creer el encubrimiento que montaron con este asunto? — Can you believe the cover up they created regarding the issue?
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