cobertura
/kobeɾˈtuɾa/
The English phrase "coverage" is translated into Spanish as cobertura.
The term cobertura is versatile and is used in several contexts: in journalism to describe the amount of attention given to a topic, in telecommunications to refer to signal strength, in insurance to discuss coverage and to describe physical covering.
Meaning: (journalism) the amount and type of attention given to an event or topic in news media (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun cobertura is derived from the verb cubrir, which means to cover.
How does it change in a sentence?
cobertura is a feminine noun. It is typically used in the singular form, even when the English context refers to multiple types of coverage.
How do you pronounce it?
/kobeɾˈtuɾa/
Did you know?
- The term is used in the culinary world to describe 'cobertura de chocolate', which refers to the thin layer of chocolate coating used to glaze candies or pastries.
- In Spanish, the verb cubrir can be used to say that someone is 'covering' a shift at work, but cobertura is almost never used to describe the act of filling in for a colleague.
- The word cobertura shares a common ancestor with the English word 'cover', both tracing back to the Latin 'cooperire' which means to cover or hide.
Examples in context
- En esta zona no hay cobertura.There's no cellphone coverage in this area.This sentence is useful for discussing the lack of cellphone signal in a specific area.Tatoeba #10226814 by Seael, translation #8130608 by Hybrid
- La mayoría de argelinos cuenta con cobertura sanitaria.Most Algerians have health coverage.This sentence is useful for discussing health insurance or medical coverage.Tatoeba #10226823 by Seael, translation #10096881 by Amastan
- Su top no proporciona suficiente cobertura de estómago, jovencita.Your top does not provide enough midriff coverage, young lady.This sentence is useful for discussing the physical coverage provided by clothing.Tatoeba #2884286 by cueyayotl, translation #812051 by papabear
- Tengo cobertura médicaI have medical coverage
- El seguro de auto tiene un amparo completoThe car insurance has full coverage
- El seguro de vida brinda protección a largo plazoLife insurance provides long-term coverage
- Mi póliza cubre cualquier daño a tercerosMy policy covers any damages to third parties
- El seguro médico ofrece cobertura en caso de enfermedad graveThe health insurance offers coverage in case of serious illness
- Mi póliza de automóvil me brinda cobertura en caso de accidentesMy car insurance policy provides coverage in case of accidents
- Necesito una póliza de seguro de hogar que incluya cobertura contra robosI need a home insurance policy that includes coverage against theft
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two colleagues discuss a news report at a media office.
- Elena¿Qué te parece la cobertura de las noticias hoy?What do you think of the news coverage today?
- MateoCreo que la cobertura es muy limitada.I think the coverage is very limited.
- ElenaMateo, tienes razón, falta información importante.Mateo, you are right, important information is missing.
- MateoSí, Elena, deberían informar más sobre el evento.Yes, Elena, they should report more about the event.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cobertura, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cobertura, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
