cubrimos

Cubrimos is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb cubrir, meaning we cover. Specifically, cubrimos is the first-person plural form of cubrir in the present indicative, and it is also the first-person plural form in the preterite. Its usage spans physical covering, providing protection or coverage, and more figurative meanings such as reporting on or including topics.

In everyday language, cubrimos can describe both tangible actions and abstract coverage. For example, we can say “Cubrimos la mesa con un mantel” (we cover the table with a cloth) or “Cubrimos los gastos de viaje” (we cover the travel expenses). In journalism or media, it is common to use cubrimos to express reporting on events or topics: “Cubrimos el evento para el diario” (we report on/cover the event). In insurance or services, it can mean providing coverage: “Este plan cubre el edificio y los contenidos; nosotros cubrimos la garantía” (the plan covers the building and contents; we cover the warranty).

Grammatically, the form is context-dependent because the same spelling cubrimos can indicate present action or past action, depending on the sentence’s time reference and accompanying time adverbs, such as ahora (now) or ayer (yesterday). When used in non-conjugated phrases or with subordinate clauses, the tense is inferred from context.

See also: cubrir.