cover

cubierta, funda, portada

Algo que se coloca encima o alrededor de otra cosa para protegerla u ocultarla.

En inglés sencillo: Something put over or around another thing to protect it or hide it.

• The book has a blue cover.
• Wash the cushion covers separately.
• Put a protective cover over the bike.

Sinónimos: covering

Expresiones frecuentes: book cover, protective cover, cushion cover

tapa

Pieza que cierra la parte superior o la abertura de un recipiente.

En inglés sencillo: A piece that closes the top or opening of a container.

• Lift the cover off the pot.
• The container’s cover fits tightly.
• They replaced the broken drain cover.

Sinónimos: lid

Expresiones frecuentes: pot cover, drain cover, remove the cover

cubierto

Lugar preparado en la mesa para una persona, con platos, vasos y cubiertos.

En inglés sencillo: A place prepared for one person at a meal, with plates, glasses, and knives and forks.

• Set one more cover at this table.
• We prepared thirty covers for dinner.
• Each cover included two glasses and a small plate.

Sinónimos: place setting

Expresiones frecuentes: set a cover, an extra cover, covers for dinner

cubrir, tapar

Estar encima de algo de manera que quede oculto o protegido.

En inglés sencillo: To be over something so that it is hidden or protected.

• Snow covers the ground.
• A blanket covered his legs.
• Clouds will cover the moon tonight.

Cómo se usa: cover something (Leaves covered the path.)

Sinónimos: hide, conceal

Antónimos: expose

Expresiones frecuentes: cover the ground, cover something completely, cover the floor, cover the surface

cubrir, tapar

Poner algo encima de una persona o cosa para protegerla u ocultarla.

En inglés sencillo: To put something over a person or thing to protect or hide them.

• Cover the food, please.
• She covered the baby with a blanket.
• He covered his face with his hands.

Cómo se usa: cover someone/something with something (Cover the bowl with a clean cloth.)

Sinónimos: hide, conceal

Antónimos: uncover

Expresiones frecuentes: cover with something, cover your face, cover the food