cubriendo
/koo-bree-EHN-doh/
covering
A person covering someone with a blanket to keep them warm.
cubriendo(verb)
covering
?putting something over another thing
protecting
?providing shelter or safety
,hiding
?keeping something from view
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ing' Form
This word is a 'gerund,' which is just a fancy way of saying it's the '-ing' version of the verb. It shows that an action is currently in progress.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Cubriendo vs. Cobrando
Mistake: "Using 'cubriendo' when you mean to say you are charging money."
Correction: Use 'cobrando' for money and 'cubriendo' for physical or figurative coverage.
⭐ Usage Tips
Pair with 'Estar'
You will almost always see this word after a form of 'estar' (to be) to say what someone 'is covering' right now.
A journalist covering the news from a busy location.
cubriendo(verb)
reporting on
?journalism and news
,paying for
?insurance and expenses
traveling a distance
?covering ground
,filling in
?substituting for a coworker
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Use
Just like in English, you can use this word for non-physical things like news stories or insurance costs.
⭐ Usage Tips
Workplace context
If you are 'cubriendo a un compañero,' it means you are doing their job while they are away.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cubriendo
Question 1 of 2
Which of these best describes 'cubriendo'?
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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.