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Etymology
Pronunciation
tapadera
lid
tapa
cover, lid
+
-dera
noun suffix (tool or place)
Tapadera means lid and can be thought of as tapa0 (cover, lid0) + -dera1 (noun suffix (tool or place)1), indicating a tool used for covering.
noun
  1. lid
    A lid or cover for a container
    No puedo encontrar la tapadera de la olla. // I can't find the lid for the pot.
  2. front
    A front or cover-up for illegal or secret activities
    La tienda era una tapadera para actividades ilegales. // The store was a front for illegal activities.