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"Cubierta" is a form of "cubierta", a noun which is often translated as "cover". "Ocupada" is a form of "ocupado", an adjective which is often translated as "busy". Learn more about the difference between "cubierta" and "ocupada" below.
la cubierta(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. cover
Se dice que libros con una cubierta amarilla o roja se venden mejor que otros.They say that books with a yellow or red cover sell better than others.
b. jacket
El autor dijo que no quiere una fotografía en la cubierta de su libro.The author said he doesn't want to have a picture on the jacket of his book.
2. (coverture)
a. cover
Mi nueva cubierta de cama está adornada con flores de cerezo.My new bed cover is decorated with cherry blossoms.
b. roof (of a building)
Cuando comenzó a llover, nos metimos debajo de la cubierta.When it started raining, we sheltered under the roof.
3. (surface for working on in a kitchen) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. countertop (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Puedes empezar a cortar esas papas que hay en la cubierta, por favor?Can you start cutting those potatoes on the countertop, please?
b. counter (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Usa la tabla de cortar; si no, rayarás la cubierta.Use the cutting board; otherwise you'll scratch the counter.
c. worktop (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿La cubierta de la cocina es de mármol?Is the kitchen worktop made of marble?
d. work surface (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La cubierta de nuestra cocina es muy pequeña, lo que hace que sea difícil cocinar.Our kitchen work surface is very small, which makes it difficult to cook.
4. (nautical)
a. deck
Cuando yo era niño, mi abuelo me ponía a fregar la cubierta de su lancha.When I was a child, my grandfather had me mop the deck of his boat.
5. (vehicle)
a. tire (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La banda de rodamiento de estas cubiertas está muy desgastada.The tread on these tires is very worn.
b. tyre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Tu auto tiene cubiertas para la nieve? No podemos usar mi auto porque no tiene.Does your car have snow tyres? We can't use my car because it doesn't have them.
ocupado(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. busy
Estoy muy ocupada. No puedo hablar contigo ahora.I'm really busy. I can't talk to you right now.
2. (being used)
b. occupied
Tendrás que esperar porque el baño está ocupado.You will have to wait because the bathroom is occupied.
c. busy (telephone)
Intenté llamarte, pero cada vez que marcaba tu número salía ocupado.I tried calling you, but every time I dialed your number it was busy.
a. occupied
Los territorios ocupados del Medio Oriente son una fuente continua de conflictos.The occupied territories in the Middle East are an ongoing source of conflict.
4. (employed)
a. working
El porcentaje de personas ocupadas llegó a un mínimo histórico en España en el 2012.The percentage of people working in Spain reached an all-time low in 2012.
