estaba cubierta de

was covered in

→ estar
phrase Common #9,960
was covered in Used with a feminine singular subject; the ending changes to match the subject, as in “estaba cubierto de” for a masculine singular subject.
SP: La mesa estaba cubierta de flores.
EN: The table was covered in flowers.

Su cara estaba cubierta de lodo.

His face was covered in mud.

La escalera estaba cubierta de polvo y óxido.

The staircase was covered in dust and rust.

La camisa de Layla estaba cubierta de sangre.

Layla's shirt was covered in blood.

Mi cara parecía un esqueleto, y estaba cubierta de mierda y orina.

My face looked like a skeleton, and it was covered in shit and urine.

— La decisión de partir (2022)

La máquina estaba cubierta de polvo.

The machine was covered in dust.

La mesa estaba cubierta de papel.

The table was covered with paper.