English–Spanish

“cape” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmanto/

Example

En la fiesta de disfraces, compré un manto negro.

At the costume party, I purchased a black cape.

Illustration for manto (cape)

How to say “cape” in Spanish

“Cape” in Spanish is manto.

Wide shoulder-covering garment worn over clothing.

Full entry for manto: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with manto

El paisaje estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve.

The landscape was covered by a mantle of snow.

Tips for using manto

  • Frequently appears in set phrases (manto de silencio, manto de niebla) and often carries a figurative sense of a 'covering' rather than everyday outerwear.

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