Also means
deck
Usage Note
Cubierta has several distinct uses: the cover or jacket of a book (la cubierta del libro), the deck of a ship (la cubierta del barco), and a tire or tyre in some Latin American varieties. The adjective cubierto (covered) shares the same root, as does los cubiertos (cutlery/silverware).
Examples
"Los pasajeros subieron a la cubierta del barco."
Natural Translation
The passengers went up to the deck of the ship.

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