Chapa (en. Sheet)

/ˈtʃapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Plate or sheet used to identify or mark something.
The identification plate of the car was worn out.
La chapa de identificación del coche estaba desgastada.
Item with a design used as a badge or commemorative.
She had a badge of her favorite band in her backpack.
Llevaba una chapa de su banda favorita en la mochila.
Colloquial term to describe a person who is unsophisticated or 'low-key'.
I don't like that very chapa attitude.
Esa actitud tan chapa no me gusta.

Etymology

From Latin 'clapa', which means plate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for chapa
descriptive of something considered worthless or of poor quality.
por chapa
to be in a chapa
to be in a complicated or compromised situation.
estar de chapa

Related Words

chapar
to close or cover something with chapa.
chapar
chapeo
action of placing a chapa or badge.
chapeo

Slang Meanings

A person considered silly or lacking personality.
Don't pay attention to what he says, he's very chapa.
No haga caso a lo que dice, es muy chapa.
Something viewed as of poor quality or unattractive.
That movie was really chapa, I didn't like it.
Esa película fue bien chapa, no me gustó.