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capucha

ka-POO-cha/kaˈput͡ʃa/

“capucha” means “hood” in Spanish (the part of a garment that covers the head).

hood

Also: cowl, cap
NounfA2
Latin America
A bright red sweatshirt with its hood pulled up.

📝 In Action

Ponte la capucha, que está empezando a llover.

A1

Put your hood on; it's starting to rain.

Prefiero comprar sudaderas que tengan una capucha grande.

A2

I prefer to buy sweatshirts that have a big hood.

El sospechoso llevaba una capucha para que no se viera su cara.

B1

The suspect was wearing a hood so his face wouldn't be seen.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • capuchón (large hood or pen cap)

Common Collocations

  • sudadera con capucha – hoodie
  • subirse la capucha – to pull up one's hood
  • bajarse la capucha – to pull down one's hood

Idioms & Expressions

  • andarse con capuchas – to be indirect or secretive

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "capucha" in Spanish:

cap→cowl→hood→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: capucha

Question 1 of 3

What is 'una sudadera con capucha'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
capuchón(large hood / pen cap) — Noun
encapuchado(hooded person) — Noun
capuchino(Capuchin (monk or coffee style)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Italian word 'cappuccio,' which grew out of 'cappa' (the Latin word for 'cloak'). It's related to the same root that gave us the word 'cape' and 'cap' in English.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: cappuccioEnglish: cap

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'capucha' the same as a pen cap?

Close! While 'capucha' can be used, most people use the word 'capuchón' specifically for the cap of a pen.

Does it matter if a girl or boy is wearing it?

No. The word 'capucha' is always feminine, so you always use 'la' and feminine adjectives.

Can I use 'capucha' to mean 'cowl'?

Yes, 'capucha' is the standard word for the hoods found on monks' robes or historical costumes.