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

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

pill capsule

Refers to the way certain medications are administered encapsulated.

cápsula de Pastillas

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.