Intermediate

Encubrimiento

Definition

(noun) An attempt to hide or conceal a wrongdoing, mistake, or embarrassing situation

“El escándalo involucraba un encubrimiento masivo por parte del gobierno para ocultar la verdad al público.”

The scandal involved a massive cover-up by the government to hide the truth from the public.

“No hubo encubrimiento.”
There was no cover-up.
“La policía sospecha un encubrimiento en la oficina de correos de Sevilla.”
The police suspect a cover-up at the post office in Seville.
“María dijo que el encubrimiento empezó anoche en el bar de la esquina.”
María said the cover-up started last night at the corner bar.
“Su encubrimiento del fallo del motor le costó el puesto.”
His cover-up of the engine failure cost him his job.

Other Spanish words at this level include Radiante, Atmósfera, Lo Que Sea, Por cierto, and No Pasa Nada. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.

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