English–Spanish

“take the lid off” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/destaˈpaɾ/

Example

Voy a destapar la botella.

I'm going to take the lid off the bottle.

Illustration for destapar (take the lid off)

How to say “take the lid off” in Spanish

“Take the lid off” in Spanish is destapar.

Hand lifting a lid off a jar.

Full entry for destapar: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with destapar

Si el lavabo está atascado, tienes que destapar el desagüe.

If the sink is clogged, you have to unclog the drain.

Tips for using destapar

  • Meaning shifts with the object: destapar la botella = take the lid off, destapar el desagüe = unclog, destapar un escándalo = expose wrongdoing, so include the object to clarify the sense.

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