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    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.