Spanish phrase
Cubre a ~.
Meaning
Stand in for ___.
When to use it
Requests that someone act as a temporary replacement. Common for meetings, shifts, or short duties and often used in casual or workplace conversations, cooperative tone.
Example dialogue
Cubre a María en la reunión esta tarde.
Stand in for María at the meeting this afternoon.
Sí, la cubro.
Yes, I'll stand in for her.