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cobertura

koh-behr-TOO-rahkoβeɾˈtuɾa

coverage

Also: range
NounfA2
A tall, simple cellular tower emitting bright green signal waves that clearly reach a small, stylized mobile phone in the distance.

📝 In Action

¿Hay buena cobertura de móvil aquí?

A2

Is there good mobile coverage here?

Perdí la cobertura justo al entrar al túnel.

B1

I lost signal (the coverage) right as I entered the tunnel.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • perder la cobertura – to lose signal
  • zona de cobertura – coverage area

coverage

Also: reporting
NounfB1
A cheerful reporter holding a large, simple microphone towards an unseen event, symbolizing media reporting.

📝 In Action

La cobertura del evento fue excelente en todos los periódicos.

B1

The coverage of the event was excellent in all the newspapers.

El canal prometió una cobertura completa de las elecciones.

B2

The channel promised complete coverage of the elections.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cobertura en vivo – live coverage
  • amplia cobertura – extensive coverage

coverage

Also: insurance, indemnity
NounfB2neutral/formal
A small, fragile wooden toy house completely protected beneath a large, sturdy glass dome shield, symbolizing insurance protection.

📝 In Action

Mi seguro de coche ofrece cobertura total contra accidentes.

B2

My car insurance offers full coverage against accidents.

Debes revisar qué tipo de cobertura médica tienes antes de viajar.

B2

You should check what type of medical coverage you have before traveling.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • cobertura total – full coverage
  • póliza de cobertura – insurance policy

frosting

Also: icing, coating
NounfA2
A delicious, simple layer cake completely coated in thick, glossy chocolate frosting that drips slightly down the sides.

📝 In Action

El pastel tiene una deliciosa cobertura de chocolate blanco.

A2

The cake has a delicious white chocolate frosting/coating.

Necesitamos más azúcar para hacer la cobertura.

A2

We need more sugar to make the topping.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • glaseado (glaze/icing)

Common Collocations

  • cobertura de azúcar – sugar frosting
  • cobertura de crema – cream topping

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Quick Quiz: cobertura

Question 1 of 2

Which English word best translates 'cobertura' in the context of a news report?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Spanish verb *cubrir* (to cover), which itself originates from the Latin *cooperīre*, meaning 'to cover entirely.' The ending '-tura' is often added to verbs to create a noun that describes the result of that action, hence, the result of covering.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: coberturaItalian: copertura

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'cobertura' ever refer to a physical blanket or sheet?

Not usually. While it means 'covering,' for a physical blanket, you would typically use words like 'manta' or 'sábana.' 'Cobertura' is reserved for abstract concepts like signal, news, or insurance, or for culinary layers like frosting.

How is 'cobertura' related to the word 'cubrir'?

'Cubrir' is the verb 'to cover.' 'Cobertura' is the noun form, meaning the result or extent of that covering, whether it's a physical layer (frosting) or an abstract protection (insurance).