/eŋkuˈβɾiɾ/
Translation
to cover up, to conceal
Word origin
From en plus cubrir ('to cover'), from Latin cooperire ('to cover over'), from co plus operire ('to cover'). The same root gives English 'cover' and 'kerchief'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cooperire
- English cognates
- cover, kerchief
Grammar
Irregular verb. A full conjugation table for irregular verbs is coming soon. For now, use a reference like Wordreference or RAE.
Examples
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He tried to cover up the truth, but in the end everyone found it out.
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I do not intend to cover for anyone who has done something wrong.
gruesa desván.
A thick blanket concealed the old furniture in the attic.
escrito : .
The report was written to conceal a single fact: the mistake.
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The fog completely concealed the mountains in the north.
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