cubriendo
“cubriendo” means “covering” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
covering
Also: protecting, hiding
📝 In Action
Ella está cubriendo al bebé con una manta.
A2She is covering the baby with a blanket.
Las nubes están cubriendo el sol.
A2The clouds are covering the sun.
reporting on, paying for
Also: traveling a distance, filling in
📝 In Action
El reportero está cubriendo las elecciones.
B2The reporter is covering the elections.
Mi seguro no está cubriendo este tratamiento.
B1My insurance isn't covering this treatment.
Estamos cubriendo mucho terreno hoy.
B1We are covering a lot of ground today.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "cubriendo" in Spanish:
covering→filling in→hiding→paying for→protecting→reporting on→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cubriendo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these best describes 'cubriendo'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'cooperire', which means 'to cover completely'. It combines 'co-' (together) and 'operire' (to cover).
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cubriendo' irregular?
The form 'cubriendo' itself is regular (it follows the standard -iendo ending for -ir verbs). However, the parent verb 'cubrir' has an irregular past participle: 'cubierto' (covered) instead of 'cubrido'.
Can 'cubriendo' mean 'protecting'?
Yes! It can be used figuratively to mean you are protecting someone's back or that an insurance policy is protecting you against costs.