cubierta
cubierta
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cubierta(
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byehr
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g. la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (outside of a book)
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)
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)
¿La cubierta de la cocina es de mármol?Is the kitchen worktop made of marble?
d. work surface (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)
¿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.
cubiertaNoun
Copyright © 2006 Harrap Publishers LimitedA noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
1. (de libro, cama)
a. cover
2. (de neumático)
a. carcass, body
3. (de barco)
a. deck
cubierta de paseopromenade deck
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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