No. 14,056 in Spanish
tapando
"Tapando" means "covering" or "blocking" in English.
In a sentence
Estoy tapando el bote con su tapa.
I am covering the jar with its lid.
'Tapando' here refers to the action of covering something, specifically closing the jar with its lid.
Ellos están tapando los agujeros del techo.
They are covering the holes in the roof.
'Tapando' in this case denotes the act of sealing or repairing openings, represented by the holes in the roof.
Ella estaba tapando las huellas en la arena después de caminar.
She was covering the footprints in the sand after walking.
'Tapando' here encapsulates the concept of erasing or concealing, namely the footprints in the sand.
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