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    Gorro (en. Hat)

    /ˈɡoro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A garment worn on the head, without a visor.
    The cap protects me from the cold in winter.
    El gorro me protege del frío en invierno.
    The cap worn by cooks in the kitchen.
    The chef wore his white cap while cooking.
    El chef llevaba su gorro blanco mientras cocinaba.
    Wool cap used for protection against the cold.
    I bought a wool cap for the trip to the mountains.
    Me compré un gorro de lana para el viaje a la montaña.
    A cap that is part of a costume or outfit.
    The boy put on a pirate cap for the party.
    El niño se puso un gorro de pirata para la fiesta.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'gorrum', referring to a garment that covers the head.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleeping cap
    A lightweight garment used for sleeping.
    gorro de dormir
    chef's hat
    The hat worn by chefs in the kitchen.
    gorro de cocinero
    to put on the cap
    Means that someone is taking the place of another person in a situation.
    ponerse el gorro

    Related Words

    scarf
    A garment made of fabric worn around the neck for warmth.
    bufanda
    hat
    A headwear garment that has a brim.
    sombrero
    Moor
    A person who wears a specific cap.
    moro

    Slang Meanings

    In some contexts, 'cap' refers to someone who acts 'smart' in informal situations.
    That guy always seems to be a step ahead, he's a real cap.
    Ese chico siempre parece estar un paso adelante, es un verdadero gorro.
    In youth slang, it can refer to someone who behaves foolishly.
    Don't be a cap, think before you act.
    No seas gorro, piensa antes de actuar.