Capsula (en. Capsule)

/ˈkapsula/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Structure that contains a substance, generally in the form of food or medication.

The gelatin capsule contains the medication I need.

La cápsula de gelatina contiene el medicamento que necesito.

In biology, a wrapper that contains spores or seeds.

Plant capsules often protect seeds from predators.

Las cápsulas de las plantas suelen proteger las semillas de los depredadores.

In astronomy, refers to a module that contains astronauts.

The space capsule was designed to re-enter the atmosphere.

La cápsula espacial fue diseñada para reingresar a la atmósfera.

From Latin 'capsula', diminutive of 'cāpa', meaning 'cover'.

time capsule

A container that is sealed to be opened in the future, usually containing representative objects from a time period.

cápsula del tiempo

coffee capsule

A small container that holds ground coffee, designed for use in specific coffee machines.

cápsula de café

space capsule

A vehicle designed to transport people or cargo to space.

cápsula espacial

pill capsule

Refers to the way certain medications are administered encapsulated.

cápsula de Pastillas

information capsule

A brief segment that provides relevant information about a specific topic.

cápsula informativa

time capsule

A container that stores objects and data to be discovered and analyzed in the future.

cápsula de tiempo

Refers to something small and compact.

That car is a capsule that holds everything I need.

Ese coche es una cápsula que lleva todo lo que necesito.

Colloquial use to refer to a person who is introverted or isolated.

She lives in her capsule; she doesn’t socialize much.

Ella vive en su cápsula, no socializa mucho.