Capítulo (en. Chapter)

/kaˈpitulo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Division or section of a literary or scientific work.
The final chapter of the novel resolved all conflicts.
El capítulo final de la novela resolvió todos los conflictos.
Part of a regulation or law.
Chapter 5 of the civil code sets the rules regarding property.
El capítulo 5 del código civil establece las normas sobre la propiedad.
Division in which a text or speech is organized.
The next chapter will be dedicated to the history of modern art.
El siguiente capítulo se dedicará a la historia del arte moderno.
Section that is part of a treaty or agreement.
The chapter on human rights addresses fundamental issues.
En el capítulo de derechos humanos se abordan temas fundamentales.

Etymology

From Latin 'capitulum', which means 'small head' or 'section'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chapter one
The first part of a story or document.
capítulo uno
the final chapter
The conclusion or closing of a story or topic.
el capítulo final
each chapter counts
Each part of a situation has its own importance.
cada capítulo cuenta

Related Words

book
Literary work composed of sections or chapters.
libro
text
Writing that can be divided into chapters.
texto
section
Part of a text that can be a chapter.
sección

Slang Meanings

Use of 'chapter' in colloquial contexts to refer to life events.
That chapter of his life was very difficult.
Ese capítulo de su vida fue muy difícil.
Referring to a stage or phase of a project.
We are closing a chapter in our work.
Estamos cerrando un capítulo en nuestro trabajo.