cubre
“cubre” means “covers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
covers, cover!
Also: hides, shrouds
📝 In Action
Ella siempre cubre la comida con papel de aluminio.
A1She always covers the food with aluminum foil.
¡Cubre la mesa antes de empezar a pintar!
A2Cover the table before starting to paint!
La nieve cubre todo el paisaje.
A2The snow covers the entire landscape.
covers, meets
Also: reports on, fills
📝 In Action
El seguro médico no cubre esa cirugía.
B2The medical insurance does not cover that surgery.
El periodista cubre las noticias internacionales.
C1The journalist covers (reports on) international news.
El presupuesto cubre todos los gastos de la obra.
B2The budget covers all the expenses for the project.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: cubre
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cubre' in the sense of meeting a financial obligation?
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Comes from the Latin verb *cooperire*, meaning 'to cover completely.' The 'co-' prefix emphasizes the action of putting something entirely over another object.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the base verb *cubrir* considered irregular?
Even though most of its present tense forms follow the standard pattern, the verb is classified as irregular because its past participle is 'cubierto' (not *cubrido*), which is a key part of the verb system.
How do I know if 'cubre' is a command or a statement?
It depends on the context and punctuation. If it's a statement, it usually refers to a third person ('Ella cubre la olla'). If it's a command, it's often directed at 'tú' and might have exclamation marks: '¡Cubre eso!'