cobertura integral
/kobeɾtuɾa inteɡɾal/from spelling rules
To say comprehensive coverage in Spanish, as in insurance that protects against all risks, use cobertura integral.
cobertura integral is used in formal contexts such as insurance policies, legal documents and medical reports. cobertura total is a common synonym in insurance.
What does it mean word for word?
cobertura means coverage and integral means complete.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries you may also hear cobertura amplia.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both words change: coberturas integrales.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /kobeɾtuɾa inteɡɾal/, with a tapped r in both words.
Did you know?
- The word integral is also used in Spanish to describe 'whole grain' foods, such as pan integral. This creates a linguistic link between a complete insurance policy and a complete grain of wheat.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, cobertura is also the standard term for cellular signal strength. If a phone has no service, a person might say they have no cobertura.
- The word integral shares its root with the English word 'integer', which originally meant 'untouched' or 'whole'. This reflects a mathematical origin where a number must be complete and not fragmented.
Examples in context
- El seguro de auto que ofrecemos incluye "cobertura completa" para protegerlo de cualquier imprevisto durante su viaje.The car insurance we offer includes "comprehensive coverage" to protect you from any unforeseen events during your trip.
- Asegúrate de que tu póliza contenga una "protección integral" en caso de daños por desastres naturales.Make sure your policy includes "comprehensive coverage" in case of damages caused by natural disasters.
- Busco una póliza con cobertura integral.I am looking for a policy with comprehensive coverage.
- El seguro de salud ofrece cobertura integral.The health insurance offers comprehensive coverage.
- Necesitamos una cobertura integral para el coche.We need comprehensive coverage for the car.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are discussing their new car insurance policy.
- Alejandro¿Qué tipo de seguro contratamos?What kind of insurance did we get?
- LucíaContratamos una cobertura integral para el vehículo.We got comprehensive coverage for the vehicle.
- AlejandroEso es bueno para estar tranquilos.That is good for having peace of mind.
- LucíaSí, es la mejor opción para nosotros.Yes, it is the best option for us.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cobertura, integral, CC BY-SA 4.0.
