Spanish Conversation · Level 85
60 words
Spanish word
recubrir
Pronunciation
IPA/rekuˈβɾiɾ/
Meaning
- verbcover
Example
La nieve recubrió las calles.
The snow covered the streets.
More examples
El chef recubrió el pastel con chocolate.
The chef covered the cake with chocolate.
Core concept
Putting a new coating over an object that already has a surface layer.
Common phrases
recubrir de hielo
cover with ice
recubrir con chocolate
cover with chocolate
recubrir con azúcar
cover with sugar
Similar words
cubrir: Spreads something over an area or thing to hide, shield, or protect its surface.
tapar: Puts something over a hole, mouth, or gap to stop things passing through or being seen.
envolver: Envelops a thing by winding or folding material around it, fully enclosing it.
forrar: Attaches fabric or paper to the surface or interior of an object to line or cover it.
Definition in Spanish
Indica la acción de aplicar o formar una capa sobre algo, abarcando tanto el proceso de aplicar como el resultado de quedar cubierto.
Word origin
Formed from the prefix re- ('again' or intensive) plus cubrir (from Latin cooperire 'to cover'), so the verb literally means to cover again or to add a further layer.
Usage tips
- When the material is named, recubrir commonly pairs with con (recubrir algo con pintura), and the verb often appears in technical contexts such as painting, plating, or food coatings.