noun
capa
noun
1
A traditional Spanish cloak, often worn draped over the shoulders.
"The matador's red capa is used to direct the bull."
2
A premium grade of Cuban tobacco leaf used to wrap the outside of a cigar.
"This cigar uses a dark, oily capa for extra flavor."
How to Use Capa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Spanish word for a cloak, or the outer wrapper leaf of a cigar.
Word Forms
capas plural
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Etymology
Straight from Spanish capa ("cloak"), a relative of English "cape."