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tapar

to cover, to block

t a ˈp a ɾ
tap cover + ar Infinitive
verb Rare #36,566
to cover, to block Often used for covering something (with a lid, cloth, etc.) or blocking an opening (like a drain).
SP: Por favor, voy a tapar la olla para que no se enfríe la sopa.
EN: Please, I’m going to cover the pot so the soup doesn’t get cold.
Conjugation of tapar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third tapa —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
Third tapa —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second tapa —
tapar
Present
tapando

Vamos a tapar el hoyo.

Let's cover the hole.

Usaron la camioneta para tapar la puerta.

They used the truck to block the door.

Me metí los dedos en las orejas para tapar esos ruidos terribles.

I stuck my fingers in my ears to block out those terrible noises.

Te vamos a tapar.

We're going to cover you up.

— Roma (2018)

Si tan solo pudiera tapar este agujero, podría volar nuevamente.

If only I could plug this hole, I could fly again.

— El chico y la garza (2023)

Tengo que tapar este agujero por completo sino será inútil.

I have to plug this hole completely, otherwise it will be useless.

— El chico y la garza (2023)

Corrí a tapar a mi madre.

I ran to cover my mother.

— Perdición (1944)

Sounds similar to

talar t a ˈl a ɾ