Spanish Conversation · Level 29
89 words
Spanish word
capa
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkapa/
Meaning
- feminine nounlayer
Example
Hay una capa de polvo sobre la mesa.
There is a layer of dust on the table.
More examples
En invierno uso una capa gruesa para abrigarme.
In winter I wear a thick cape to keep warm.
Core concept
Thin film or coat that covers a surface.
Common phrases
una capa de polvo
a layer of dust
una capa de pintura
a layer of paint
la capa protectora
the protective layer
Similar words
cobertura: Protective layer that coats a surface to shield it from the outside.
película: Very thin, film-like layer that forms a delicate sheet over a surface.
cubierta: Covering placed over an object from above to close or protect it.
Definition in Spanish
Estrato fino que se coloca sobre otra cosa, como polvo, película o tejido, y la cubre.
Word origin
From Latin cappa 'covering cloth', its meaning extends from cloth coverings to any thin coat or film on an object.
Usage tips
- Capa resembles the English word cape, but in Spanish it usually means a thin coating or layer rather than a cloak.