Gorra (en. Cap)

/ˈɡo.ra/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Garment worn to cover the head and protect from the sun.

She wears a red cap to protect herself from the sun.

Ella lleva una gorra roja para protegerse del sol.

Cap that is part of a uniform, especially in police or military forces.

The police officers wear a cap as part of their uniform.

Los policías llevan una gorra como parte de su uniforme.

Sports cap used in various outdoor activities.

I bought a cap to play golf.

Compré una gorra para jugar al golf.

From the Latin *gorra, meaning 'head' or 'cap'.

baseball cap

Cap with a visor used in the sport of baseball.

gorra de béisbol

to take off one's cap

Expression used to indicate that someone should be more flexible or kind.

quitarse la gorra

to put on one's cap

To enter a role or assume a specific role.

ponerse la gorra

hat

Article of clothing worn on the head, larger than a cap.

sombrero

beanie

Fabric garment that covers the entire head.

gorro

visor

Part of the cap that protects the eyes from the sun.

visera

Cap as a symbol of authority.

That guy behaves as if he wears the cap.

Ese tipo se comporta como si llevara la gorra.

Cap worn in informal contexts or as part of an urban outfit.

That cap is really cool for going out at night.

Esa gorra es muy cool para salir de noche.