capa

/ˈkapa/, [ˈka.pa]

cap, cloak, layer


Verb capa

  1. Formal second-person singular (usted) present indicative form of capar.
  2. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted) present indicative form of capar.
  3. Informal second-person singular () affirmative imperative form of capar.

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Examples
  • Esta pomada hará de capa protectora sobre la quemadura.

    This salve will act as a protective film over the burn.

  • El submarino tuvo que atravesar una delgada capa de hielo para emerger.

    The submarine had to break through a thin sheet of ice to surface.

  • Le aplicaron a la silla una capa de pintura.

    They put a coat of paint on the chair.

  • Una capa de nieve fresca cubría la calle.

    A fresh layer of snow covered the street.

  • La puerta necesita otra capa de pintura.

    The door needs another coat of paint.

  • Si no fuera por la capa de ozono, estaríamos en peligro inminente.

    If not for the ozone layer, we would be in imminent danger.

  • Nancy es una enfermera capa.

    Nancy is a capable nurse.

  • El árbol permanece inmóvil, vestido en el crepúsculo, engalanado con una densa capa de rocío.

    The tree stands motionless, clothed in twilight, thickly bedecked with dewdrops.

  • Como empezó a hacer aún más calor, Tom se quitó otra capa de ropa.

    Since it was getting even hotter, Tom peeled off another layer of clothing.

  • Sin la capa de ozono, estaríamos en peligro.

    Without the ozone layer, we would be in danger.

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