Spanish Conversation · Level 24
88 words
Spanish word
cubierta
Pronunciation
IPA/kuˈβjeɾta/
Meaning
- feminine nouncover
Example
La cubierta protege el libro del polvo.
The cover protects the book from dust.
More examples
La cubierta del libro está sucia y la limpié.
The book cover is dirty and I cleaned it.
Core concept
Outer layer that protects an object's exterior, such as a book's cover.
Common phrases
la cubierta del libro
book cover
cubierta protectora
protective cover
quitar la cubierta
take off the cover
Similar words
tapa: Stiff, boardlike outer cover that gives a book firm shape and supports the binding.
forro: Thin, flexible wrapping that envelops a book to protect it from wear.
sobrecubierta: Decorative paper jacket placed over a book's cover, often printed with artwork.
Definition in Spanish
Capa externa que protege la parte exterior de un objeto, como la tapa de un libro, evitando el polvo y los daños.
Word origin
Noun formed from the past participle of cubrir 'to cover', ultimately from Latin cooperīre (co- + operīre) meaning 'to cover'.
Usage tips
- In book contexts portada means the front cover, contraportada the back cover, and tapa commonly refers to the binding or board.