No. 14,059 in Spanish

taponar

To plug, block, or seal.

In a sentence

Voy a taponar la botella para que no se derrame el agua.
I am going to seal the bottle so the water doesn't spill.
In this sentence, 'taponar' is used in its literal sense, meaning to seal or plug an object, such as a bottle.
Es importante taponar las fugas en las paredes antes de pintar.
It's important to plug the leaks in the walls before painting.
Here, 'taponar' refers to the practical action of covering or blocking holes or leaks in structures, connecting to a construction-related context.
El médico tuvo que taponar la herida para detener el sangrado.
The doctor had to pack the wound to stop the bleeding.
In this sentence, 'taponar' describes a medical action, where it implies stopping or covering a wound to prevent further bleeding.

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