Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
cobertura
Pronunciation
IPA/koβeɾˈtuɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounreception
Example
No tengo cobertura aquí.
I don't have reception here.
More examples
Los medios dieron amplia cobertura al concierto.
The media provided broad coverage of the concert.
Core concept
Zone with reachable mobile or radio signal.
Common phrases
cobertura de datos
cellular data coverage
zona con cobertura
signal coverage area
cobertura sanitaria
health insurance coverage
Similar words
señal: Radio waves that devices receive to carry calls or data.
recepción: Current state of a device receiving a signal strong enough to use.
servicio: Availability of a mobile operator's voice and data services to users.
Definition in Spanish
Alcance de la señal móvil o de radio en una zona concreta; en uso no técnico, también puede referirse al alcance en prensa o al alcance contractual.
Word origin
From Spanish cubrir 'to cover' plus the noun-forming suffix -tura, ultimately tracing back to Latin cooperīre 'to cover'.
Usage tips
- Used mainly for cellular or radio reception; when referring to Wi-Fi or internet access, speakers more often say conexión or señal de Wi-Fi.