Capítulo (en. Chapter)

/kaˈpitulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Part or division of a book that deals with a specific topic.

Chapter three of the book is very interesting.

El capítulo tres del libro es muy interesante.

Section of a regulation, statute, or official document.

Chapter four explains the responsibilities.

En el capítulo cuatro se explican las responsabilidades.

Set of situations or episodes in a series of events.

This chapter of his life was decisive for his career.

Este capítulo de su vida fue decisivo para su carrera.

From the Latin 'capitulum', diminutive of 'caput' meaning 'head'.

final chapter

The last part of a work or narrative.

capítulo final

to turn a new chapter

To start a new stage or situation in life.

dar un nuevo capítulo

to write a new chapter

To create new experiences or situations.

escribir un nuevo capítulo

narrative

Story or narrative that has a narrative structure.

narrativa

sequence

Order or arrangement of events or chapters.

secuencia

plot

Development of the story within a chapter.

trama

Colloquial use of 'chapter' to refer to periods of life.

I am going through a tough chapter.

Estoy atravesando un capítulo difícil.

To refer to a series of events as 'chapters' in a personal story.

Every relationship I've had is a chapter in my life.

Cada relación que he tenido es un capítulo de mi vida.