Capa (en. Layer)

/ˈkapa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Outer layer of a dress or coat.

She wore a red cape that made her look like a superheroine.

Ella llevaba una capa roja que la hacía ver como una superheroína.

Layer of a surface of a painting.

The artist let the first layer of paint dry before applying the next one.

El artista dejó que la primera capa de pintura se secara antes de aplicar la siguiente.

Layer of material used in different contexts, such as geology.

The layer of clay soil is very important for agriculture.

La capa de tierra arcillosa es muy importante para la agricultura.

From Latin 'cappa', meaning 'cape' or 'mantle'.

ozone layer

Layer of gas that surrounds the Earth and protects it from solar radiation.

capa de ozono

layer of paint

Layer of substance applied to a surface to protect or beautify it.

capa de pintura

to be under the layer

To be hidden or covered by something.

estar bajo la capa

blanket

Object that covers and shelters.

cobertor

mantle

Wide and long garment worn over the shoulders.

manto

coating

Layer that covers a surface, especially in construction.

revestimiento

Layer as a synonym for someone who does something in an exaggerated way.

Don't be a layer, just tell him no.

No seas capa, solo dile que no.

Layer in the context of someone who behaves pretentiously.

That guy is very layer, he always wants to seem the best.

Ese tipo es muy capa, siempre quiere parecer el mejor.