Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/tapaˈðeɾa/

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Translation

lid

Word origin

From tapar ('to cover'), from tapa ('cover, lid'), a word of Germanic origin meaning a stopper or bung.

Origin
Germanic
Root
tapa

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluraltapaderas

Examples

hierva .

Put the lid on the pot so it boils sooner.

recipiente.

I cannot find the lid for this container.

cazuela .

The lid of the casserole was very hot.

¿ pasarme sartén?

Can you pass me the lid of the frying pan?

.

I lifted the lid and a cloud of steam came out.

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This word is part of lesson 88.