Spanish word

casco

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkasko/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhelmet

Example

¿Dónde dejaste el casco?

Where did you leave the helmet?

Illustration for casco (helmet)

More examples

Antes de subir, ponte el casco.

Before getting on, put on your helmet.

Core concept

Hard shell worn over the head.

Common phrases

  • ponerse el casco

    put on your helmet

  • quitarse el casco

    take off your helmet

  • llevar el casco

    wear your helmet

Similar words

gorra: Soft cloth cap with a stiff front brim that shades the eyes and sits close to the head.
gorro: Close-fitting knitted hat worn for warmth, often covering the ears.
sombrero: Hat with a wide brim all around that protects the face and neck from the sun.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto rígido que cubre y protege la cabeza; por extensión, la cubierta exterior de un barco o la parte antigua de una ciudad llamada casco antiguo.

Word origin

The Spanish casco derives from Latin cassis meaning 'helmet', first used for head protection and later applied to other external coverings and to the casco antiguo of a town.

Usage tips

  • When someone asks '¿Dónde dejaste el casco?' they usually mean a helmet, so watch verbs like dejar and ponerse to identify the wearable sense.

Other meanings

  • hullnoun

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