Carape (en. Betta fish)

/kaˈɾape/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Tanned skin used to make clothing or accessories.

The coat is made of high-quality carape.

El abrigo está hecho de carape de alta calidad.

A durable material similar to leather.

I bought a carape bag at the market.

Compré un bolso de carape en el mercado.

From the Latin term 'carapa', which refers to a type of skin.

to give carape to something

To do something with great effort or dedication.

darle carape a algo

to work with a clean carape

To work diligently and without distractions.

trabajar a carape limpio

leather

Material derived from animal skin.

cuero

skin

External layer that covers the body.

piel

Seriousness at work.

We have to do this with carape if we want to finish on time.

Hay que hacer esto con carape si queremos terminar a tiempo.

Resistance or durability.

That car has a tough carape engine; it doesn't break down easily.

Ese coche tiene un motor de carape, no se descompone fácil.