cobrir

cobrir

To cover.

Here, 'cobrir' is used metaphorically to imply taking responsibility for or ensuring the fulfillment of something.

Aquestes mesures cobriran les despeses de transport.

These measures will cover the transportation costs.

Here, 'cobrir' is used in its literal sense, meaning to place something over or around an object to protect or conceal it.

Vaig cobrir el cotxe amb una lona.

I covered the car with a tarp.

In this sentence, 'cobrir' is used figuratively to indicate shadowing or marking an opponent in a sports context.

El jugador ha de cobrir el seu oponent en defensà.

The player has to cover his opponent in defense.