What does "tapar" mean in English?

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Spanish

tapar

English

cover

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Alternative translations of "tapar"

block
stopper
plug
lid

Examples of how to use "tapar" in Spanish

Spanish
Tapa la olla para que hierva antes.
English
Cover the pot so it boils faster.
Spanish
Yo tapo la olla para conservar el calor.
English
I cover the pot to keep the heat in.
Spanish
Ella tapó el vaso con una servilleta.
English
She covered the glass with a napkin.
Spanish
Cuando eras niño, siempre tapabas la caja.
English
When you were a child, you always covered the box.
Spanish
Mañana taparemos la fuga con cinta.
English
Tomorrow we will cover the leak with tape.

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