La capa
Example: La capa de nieve cubrió todo el campo durante la noche.
Definition
"La capa" refers to a layer or covering, often used to describe a sheet or coating that lies over a surface. For example, in the phrase 'La capa de nieve cubrió todo el campo durante la noche,' it means the layer of snow that covered the entire field overnight.
Etymology
The word "la capa" comes from the Latin word 'cappa,' which meant a hooded cloak or cape. Over time, its meaning expanded in Spanish to refer not only to garments but also to any kind of covering or layer, like a layer of snow or paint. Did you know that the original Latin word probably influenced the English word 'cape' as well?
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"La capa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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