How to Say "cowl" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cowl” is “capucha” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ponte la capucha, que está empezando a llover.
Put your hood on; it's starting to rain.
Prefiero comprar sudaderas que tengan una capucha grande.
I prefer to buy sweatshirts that have a big hood.
El sospechoso llevaba una capucha para que no se viera su cara.
The suspect was wearing a hood so his face wouldn't be seen.
Always Feminine
Even if a man is wearing it, the word is always 'la capucha'. Don't forget to match your describing words (adjectives) to its feminine ending, like 'una capucha negra'.
Describing Clothes
To say something 'has' a hood, Spanish uses the word 'con' (with). Instead of saying 'a hooded jacket,' you say 'una chaqueta con capucha'.
Capucha vs. Gorro
Mistake: “Using 'capucha' for a winter woolly hat.”
Correction: Use 'gorro' for a hat you put on separately, and 'capucha' for the one that is physically attached to your jacket or sweater.
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