How to Say "capes" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “capes” is “capas” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
clothing worn by superheroes or for fashion
Examples
Esta tarta tiene muchas capas de chocolate.
This cake has many layers of chocolate.
En invierno me visto con varias capas de ropa.
In winter, I dress in several layers of clothes.
La pared necesita dos capas de pintura.
The wall needs two coats of paint.
Making it plural
This is the plural form of 'capa.' Since it ends in a vowel, you simply add an '-s' to talk about more than one.
Capas vs. Abrigos
Mistake: “Using 'capas' to mean any heavy winter coat.”
Correction: Use 'capas' for specific layers or actual capes. For a standard heavy coat, use 'abrigo'.
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