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Verbos de Acción Manual - Verbos para Cubrir

Aquí aprenderás algunos verbos en inglés que se refieren a cubrir, como "envolver", "cubrir", y "envolver".

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to cover
to cover
[Verbo]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

cubrir, tapar

cubrir, tapar

Ex: He decided to cover his plants with a tarp to protect them from the impending frost. 

Decidió cubrir sus plantas con una lona para protegerlas de la helada inminente.

to wrap
to wrap
[Verbo]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

envolver

envolver

Ex: The florist expertly wrapped the bouquet in decorative paper and secured it with a bow. 

El florista envolvió hábilmente el ramo en papel decorativo y lo aseguró con un lazo.

to blanket
to blanket
[Verbo]

to cover something completely, as if with a blanket

cubrir, envolver

cubrir, envolver

Ex: During the storm, the leaves from the trees began to blanket the ground. 

Durante la tormenta, las hojas de los árboles comenzaron a cubrir el suelo.

to shroud
to shroud
[Verbo]

to cover something in a protective or concealing manner

envolver, ocultar

envolver, ocultar

Ex: The funeral director had to shroud the casket with a ceremonial cloth during the service. 

El director funerario tuvo que cubrir el ataúd con una tela ceremonial durante el servicio.

to bandage
to bandage
[Verbo]

to cover a wound or part of the body with a piece of cloth for protection

vendar

vendar

Ex: He decided to bandage the scraped knee before continuing with outdoor activities. 

Decidió vendar la rodilla raspada antes de continuar con las actividades al aire libre.

to swathe
to swathe
[Verbo]

to wrap or cover something with a long piece of cloth or material

envolver

envolver

Ex: Farmers often swathe newly harvested wheat into bundles for easy transportation. 

Los agricultores a menudo envuelven el trigo recién cosechado en haces para facilitar su transporte.

to sheathe
to sheathe
[Verbo]

to insert a blade, such as a sword or knife, into its protective covering or holder

envainar, enfundar

envainar, enfundar

Ex: The warrior, exhausted from the fight, sheathed his weapon and took a deep breath. 

El guerrero, exhausto por la pelea, envainó su arma y respiró profundamente.

to encase
to encase
[Verbo]

to surround or cover something completely with a protective structure

envolver, encapsular

envolver, encapsular

Ex: Before storing the valuable documents, he encased them in plastic sleeves to guard against moisture. 

Antes de guardar los documentos valiosos, los envolvió en fundas de plástico para protegerlos de la humedad.

to envelop
to envelop
[Verbo]

to completely surround or cover something

envolver

envolver

Ex: The smoke from the fire enveloped the entire neighborhood, causing residents to evacuate. 

El humo del incendio envolvió todo el vecindario, lo que hizo que los residentes evacuaran.

to coat
to coat
[Verbo]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

cubrir, revestir

cubrir, revestir

Ex: The chef carefully coated the chicken with a flavorful marinade before grilling. 

El chef cubrió cuidadosamente el pollo con un adobo sabroso antes de asarlo.

to overlay
to overlay
[Verbo]

to cover one thing over another

superponer, cubrir

superponer, cubrir

Ex: The jeweler overlaid the silver bracelet with a layer of gold to give it a luxurious finish. 

El joyero cubrió la pulsera de plata con una capa de oro para darle un acabado lujoso.

to inlay
to inlay
[Verbo]

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

taracear

taracear

Ex: To enhance the guitar's appearance, the luthier inlaid intricate patterns along the fretboard. 

Para mejorar la apariencia de la guitarra, el luthier incrustó patrones intrincados a lo largo del diapasón.

to resurface

to apply a new coating or material to reconstruct the surface of something, especially a road or pavement

reconstruir, rehacer

reconstruir, rehacer

Ex: The construction crew worked overnight to resurface the worn-out parking lot with a new layer of concrete. 

El equipo de construcción trabajó toda la noche para renovar el estacionamiento desgastado con una nueva capa de concreto.

to encrust
to encrust
[Verbo]

to cover something with a hard outer layer, forming a crust

incrustar, cubrir con una costra

incrustar, cubrir con una costra

Ex: The artist decided to encrust the sculpture with small, colorful stones for a textured effect. 

El artista decidió incrustar la escultura con pequeñas piedras de colores para un efecto texturado.

to laminate

to cover something with a thin, protective layer that is not made of fabric

laminar, plastificar

laminar, plastificar

Ex: To make the documents more durable, the office chose to laminate important papers. 

Para hacer los documentos más duraderos, la oficina eligió laminar los papeles importantes.

to slate
to slate
[Verbo]

to cover something with a type of fine-grained rock

pizarrear, cubrir con pizarra

pizarrear, cubrir con pizarra

Ex: The architect recommended slating the exterior walls with a layer of natural slate tiles. 

El arquitecto recomendó cubrir las paredes exteriores con una capa de baldosas de pizarra natural.

to glaze
to glaze
[Verbo]

to cover something with a sweet and often shiny coating

glasear, bañar

glasear, bañar

Ex: The confectioner carefully glazed the cupcakes with a chocolate glaze, creating a smooth and rich surface. 

El confitero glaseó cuidadosamente los cupcakes con un glaseado de chocolate, creando una superficie suave y rica.

to smear
to smear
[Verbo]

to spread a substance over a surface in a messy or uneven manner

untar, embadurnar

untar, embadurnar

Ex: The child smeared paint on the wall, creating abstract patterns. 

El niño untó pintura en la pared, creando patrones abstractos.

to daub
to daub
[Verbo]

to coat a surface with plaster or a thick substance

embadurnar, enlucir

embadurnar, enlucir

Ex: The ancient structures were often daubed with a mixture of clay and straw for insulation. 

Las estructuras antiguas a menudo se embadurnaban con una mezcla de arcilla y paja para el aislamiento.

to candy
to candy
[Verbo]

to cover something, often with a sweet and sugary substance, typically in the form of candy or syrup

confitar, cubrir con azúcar

confitar, cubrir con azúcar

Ex: The confectioner demonstrated how to candy popcorn by drizzling it with caramel. 

El confitero demostró cómo confitar las palomitas de maíz rociándolas con caramelo.

to paste
to paste
[Verbo]

to cover the surface of something with a thick substance

untar, aplicar

untar, aplicar

Ex: To affix the decals onto the glass surface, carefully paste the backs of each decal with a special adhesive solution. 

Para fijar las calcomanías en la superficie de vidrio, aplique cuidadosamente una solución adhesiva especial en la parte posterior de cada calcomanía.

to varnish
to varnish
[Verbo]

to cover the surface of an object with a clear liquid that leaves a shine

barnizar

barnizar

Ex: To preserve the wooden furniture, the carpenter varnished it with a clear protective layer. 

Para preservar los muebles de madera, el carpintero los barnizó con una capa protectora transparente.

to insulate

to protect or shield from cold, heat, sound, or electricity by surrounding with a material that prevents the transfer of energy

aislar, proteger

aislar, proteger

Ex: The electrician advised insulating the wires to prevent heat loss and ensure safety. 

El electricista aconsejó aislar los cables para prevenir la pérdida de calor y garantizar la seguridad.

to hood
to hood
[Verbo]

to cover someone or something by placing a hood over them

cubrir con una capucha, envolver con una capucha

cubrir con una capucha, envolver con una capucha

Ex: The falconer hooded the falcon to keep it calm and prevent distractions during transport. 

El halconero encapuchó al halcón para mantenerlo tranquilo y evitar distracciones durante el transporte.

to cap
to cap
[Verbo]

to place a lid or cover on something

tapar, cerrar

tapar, cerrar

Ex: The worker capped the container tightly to ensure the contents remained fresh. 

El trabajador tapó el recipiente herméticamente para asegurar que el contenido se mantuviera fresco.

to veneer
to veneer
[Verbo]

to cover the surface of an object with a thin layer of decorative material for a more appealing appearance

enchapar, revestir con una capa fina decorativa

enchapar, revestir con una capa fina decorativa

Ex: The designer recommended veneering the door with a patterned material to match the overall theme. 

El diseñador recomendó enchapar la puerta con un material estampado para que coincida con el tema general.

to plaster
to plaster
[Verbo]

to cover something noticeably or heavily by sticking or applying a substance onto it

enyesar, cubrir

enyesar, cubrir

Ex: To advertise the sale, the store owner plastered the storefront windows with colorful signs. 

Para anunciar la venta, el dueño de la tienda cubrió los escaparates con carteles coloridos.

to pad
to pad
[Verbo]

to add padding or cushioning to enhance comfort, protect, or modify the shape of something

acolchar, almohadillar

acolchar, almohadillar

Ex: The upholsterer decided to pad the dining chairs for a more comfortable seating experience. 

El tapicero decidió acolchar las sillas del comedor para una experiencia de asiento más cómoda.

to wax
to wax
[Verbo]

to apply a smooth and protective layer onto something, enhancing its appearance or providing a glossy finish

encerar

encerar

Ex: The shoe enthusiast liked to wax his leather shoes to maintain their shine and durability. 

El entusiasta de los zapatos le gustaba encerar sus zapatos de cuero para mantener su brillo y durabilidad.

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