cubierto
“cubierto” means “covered” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
covered, cloudy
Also: protected, filled
📝 In Action
La mesa del jardín estaba cubierta por una lona.
A2The garden table was covered by a tarp.
Hoy el cielo está cubierto, parece que va a llover.
B1Today the sky is cloudy, it looks like it's going to rain.
Hemos cubierto todos los gastos del viaje.
B2We have covered all the expenses of the trip.
cutlery
Also: silverware, place setting
📝 In Action
Por favor, ¿me trae un cubierto limpio?
A1Please, could you bring me a clean set of cutlery?
Necesitamos poner cuatro cubiertos más en la mesa.
A2We need to put four more place settings on the table.
cover charge
Also: service charge
📝 In Action
El restaurante cobra un cubierto de dos euros por persona.
B1The restaurant charges a cover fee of two euros per person.
En la factura se incluye el cubierto y el pan.
B2The bill includes the service charge and the bread.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "cubierto" in Spanish:
cloudy→cover charge→covered→cutlery→filled→place setting→protected→service charge→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cubierto
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es el significado de 'cubierto' en la frase: 'El mesero olvidó un cubierto'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *cooperīre*, meaning 'to cover completely.' The noun meaning for 'cutlery' evolved because the utensils are used to set or 'cover' the table.
First recorded: Around the 13th century in reference to covering/protection.
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cubierto' regular or irregular?
The base verb, 'cubrir' (to cover), is regular in most tenses, but its past participle form is irregular. Instead of the expected *cubrido*, it uses 'cubierto.' That's why you see 'he cubierto' (I have covered).
How do I know if 'cubierto' means cutlery or cloudy?
Check the context! If you see 'el cubierto' (masculine noun) used with food or money, it means cutlery or a service fee. If you see 'el cielo está cubierto,' it describes the weather (cloudy).