overlapping

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el estado de cubrir parcialmente un elemento a otro, o la zona donde dos cosas se superponen, como en tejas o láminas. También puede referirse a un solapamiento o coincidencia parcial entre conceptos, tiempos o eventos.

A noun referring to a design or arrangement in which one element covers a part of another, such as with tiles or shingles.

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1. Covering with partial overlapB2formal

   A situation where one element covers a part of another, as with tiles or shingles.

   Solapamiento

   • The overlapping of the roof tiles ensures no water leaks through.
   • In the mosaic, the overlapping of the pieces creates a seamless pattern.
   • The overlapping of shingles on the house protects it from the rain.

   Sinónimosimbricationlappingoverlapshingling

• Verbo que indica que dos o más cosas se extienden cubriendo parcialmente la misma área, o que comparten un período de tiempo, tema o característica.

A verb used to indicate that two or more things extend over and cover part of the same area, or that they share a common period, subject, or feature.

1. Coincide partially or whollyB2formal

   To share a part of a time, space, or subject with something else.

   superponerse

   • Their schedules overlap, so they can meet for lunch.
   • The two projects overlap in their goals and methods.
   • The responsibilities of the two departments overlap significantly.

   Sinónimoscoincideconcurcorresponddovetailintersect

2. B2formal

   To extend over and cover a part of something else.

   Solaparse, superponerse

   • The tiles overlap each other to prevent water leakage.
   • The edges of the paper overlap slightly when folded.
   • The roof shingles overlap to create a waterproof seal.

   Sinónimosimbricatelapoverlayoverlieshingle

   Antónimosdisconnectdisjoindividepartseparate