How to Say "capping" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “capping” is “remate” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
top part of a structure
Examples
La chimenea tiene un remate de piedra muy elegante.
The chimney has a very elegant stone finishing touch.
Este adorno es el remate perfecto para la decoración.
This ornament is the perfect finishing touch for the decoration.
Como remate a su discurso, leyó un poema breve.
To conclude his speech, he read a short poem.
Using 'el' with remate
Even though it ends in 'e', it is a masculine word. Always use 'el' or 'un'.
Remate vs. Final
Mistake: “Using 'remate' for the end of a movie.”
Correction: Use 'final' for the end of a story or movie. Use 'remate' for a physical finish or a final capping action.
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