Spanish word

manto

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmanto/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncape

Example

En la fiesta de disfraces, compré un manto negro.

At the costume party, I purchased a black cape.

Illustration for manto (cape)

More examples

El paisaje estaba cubierto por un manto de nieve.

The landscape was covered by a mantle of snow.

Core concept

Wide shoulder-covering garment worn over clothing.

Common phrases

  • manto negro

    black cape

  • manto de nieve

    mantle of snow

  • manto real

    royal mantle

Similar words

capa: Short cloak that rests on the shoulders or back.
abrigo: Thick, sleeved outer garment worn to protect the body from cold.
poncho: Single-piece garment with a central head opening that is draped over the body.
chal: Thin rectangular shawl draped over the shoulders for warmth or decoration.

Definition in Spanish

Prenda amplia que se coloca sobre los hombros y cubre la parte superior del cuerpo, usada como abrigo ligero o adorno sobre la ropa.

Word origin

Derived from Latin mantellum through medieval Latin and Old Spanish, retaining the sense of a broad covering for the upper body.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • mantlenoun
  • shroudnoun

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