tapar
Meanings
Verb
1. to cover
2. to cap, to close with a lid, to put a lid on
3. to plug, to plug up, to fill a hole or pit
4. to block, to obstruct, to clog
5. to cover up, to hide, to conceal
6. to mask (e.g., a smell, a painting or colors painted)
7. to be clogged, to be clogged up (reflexive)
8. to cover oneself up (to cover oneself when naked) (reflexive)
9. to cover oneself (to put on a covering for protection from the elements, etc.) (reflexive)
Examples24
tapar el baño
clog the toilet (bathroom)
Mary no se tapará.
Mary won't cover up.
Un árbol grande nos tapaba la casa.
A tall tree hid his house from our view.
Estás tapando a tu bebé.
You're covering your baby.
Si no querés escuchar, tapate los oídos.
If you don't want to listen, cover your ears.
Los árboles tapaban el paisaje.
The trees blocked the scenery.