Spanish word

forrar

Pronunciation

IPA/foˈraɾ/

Meaning

  • verbcover

Example

Voy a forrar el libro con papel.

I am going to cover the book with paper.

Illustration for forrar (cover)

More examples

Antes de pintar, vamos a forrar los muebles con plástico.

Before painting, we are going to cover the furniture with plastic.

Core concept

Hands attaching a fitted paper or fabric lining to the inside or outside of a book.

Common phrases

  • forrar un libro con papel

    cover a book with paper

  • forrar los muebles con plástico

    cover the furniture with plastic

  • forrar carpetas con plástico

    cover folders with plastic

Similar words

cubrir: Covers an object's exterior to shield it from weather, dirt, or other outside effects.
envolver: Wraps an object in paper or cloth so its exterior is enclosed and held in place.
tapar: Closes or blocks a hole or opening to hide or seal the inside.
proteger: Protects an object from damage, dirt, or wear.

Definition in Spanish

Aplicar una capa de papel, tela, plástico u otro material sobre la cara externa o interna de un objeto para protegerla, reforzarla o darle un acabado.

Word origin

From the noun forro 'lining' plus the verbal suffix -ar, ultimately via Old French fourrer 'to stuff or wrap', giving the verb the sense of applying a lining or protective layer.

Usage tips

  • Forrar usually implies fastening a new, fitted layer rather than loosely draping a cover, and the reflexive forrarse colloquially means 'to get rich', so form and context determine the meaning.

Other meanings

  • backverb
  • lineverb

Opposites

Related words

  • forroliningnoun
  • forradolinedadjective

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