cubrir de hollín

cubrir de hollín
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to cover with soot
El soldado disparó y la pólvora de su fusil le cubrió la cara de hollín.The soldier fired and the gunpowder from his rifle covered his face with soot.
b. to cover in soot
Cuando el deshollinador salió de la chimenea, tenía la cara y las manos cubiertas de hollín.When the chimney sweep came out, his face and hands were covered in soot.
c. to soot
Junto al pueblo había una fábrica enorme, y la vegetación de la zona estaba completamente cubierta de hollín.Next to the town there was a huge factory, and the vegetation in the area was completely sooted.
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