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    Cápsula (en. Capsule)

    /ˈkapsula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A body or container that has a defined shape and interior space.
    The time capsule was buried in the year 2000.
    La cápsula del tiempo fue enterrada en el año 2000.
    In medicine, a small container that carries medication.
    I took a capsule to relieve pain.
    Tomé una cápsula para aliviar el dolor.
    In space science, a small vessel that transports astronauts or material.
    The space capsule landed successfully.
    La cápsula espacial aterrizó con éxito.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capsula', meaning 'small box'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    time capsule
    A container that is buried to be opened in the future.
    cápsula de tiempo
    space capsule
    A vehicle designed for transportation in space.
    cápsula espacial
    medicine capsule
    A form of medication that is ingested.
    cápsula de medicina

    Related Words

    culture capsule
    Refers to a collection of cultural elements preserved over time.
    cápsula de cultura
    informational capsule
    A brief summary of information about a specific topic.
    cápsula informativa
    coffee capsule
    A container that holds ground coffee, used in coffee machines.
    cápsula de café

    Slang Meanings

    Capsule as a unit of measure for drugs.
    They gave him a capsule that they wanted to pass off as medicine.
    Le dieron una cápsula que querían pasar como medicina.
    Capsule in video games, referring to an object that provides bonuses.
    I found a capsule that gave me extra health.
    Encontré una cápsula que me dio salud extra.