capas
“capas” means “layers” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
layers, coatsAlso: capes, cloaks
📝 In Action
Esta tarta tiene muchas capas de chocolate.
A1This cake has many layers of chocolate.
En invierno me visto con varias capas de ropa.
A2In winter, I dress in several layers of clothes.
La pared necesita dos capas de pintura.
B1The wall needs two coats of paint.
Word Connections
you castrateAlso: you limit
📝 In Action
Si capas al gato, estará más tranquilo.
B2If you neuter the cat, he will be calmer.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
Present
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If you are painting a wall and it still looks a bit streaky, what should you add?
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👥 Word Family
📚 Etymology
From the Latin 'cappa,' which originally referred to a specific kind of head covering or hooded cloak.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'capas' be used for the atmosphere?
Yes! Just like in English, we talk about the 'capas de la atmósfera' (layers of the atmosphere).
Is 'capas' related to the word 'capacidad' (capacity)?
No, they look similar but 'capas' comes from a word for clothing/covering, while 'capacidad' comes from a word meaning 'to hold'.