Spanish Conversation · Level 99
60 words
Spanish word
arropar
Pronunciation
IPA/aroˈpaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcover
Example
Durante la noche, siempre arropo al bebé antes de apagar la luz.
At night, I always cover the baby with a blanket before turning off the light.
More examples
La enfermera arropó al paciente antes de dormir.
The nurse covered the patient before going to sleep.
Core concept
Person tucked snugly under a blanket.
Common phrases
arropar al bebé
cover the baby
arropar con una manta
cover with a blanket
Similar words
abrigar: Warms the body with clothing or a coat to protect against cold.
cubrir: Places something over an object or surface to cover it from above.
tapar: Covers an opening or gap by laying material over it to seal or block it.
envolver: Wraps a person or object in cloth or paper so it is fully enclosed.
Definition in Spanish
Tapar con una manta o prenda a alguien, frecuentemente con la intención de darle abrigo o protección, y también emplearse en sentido figurado para indicar apoyo.
Word origin
The verb comes from the prefix a- plus ropa 'clothing', originally meaning to clothe and extending to covering someone with a blanket and, by extension, sheltering or supporting them.
Usage tips
- Arropar is used for tucking someone in or giving protective care, while cubrir simply states that something is covered without implying warmth or personal support.