capote

capote
masculine noun
1. cape with sleeves (capa); greatcoat (militar)
2. cape (bullfighting)
3. (figurative)
  • echar un capote a alguien -> to give somebody a (helping) hand

capote [cah-po’-tay]
noun
1. Sort of cloak with sleeves to keep off rain. (m)
2. A short cloak, without hood, of bright color, used by bullfighters. (m)
3. (m)
4. Thick cloud or mist over a mountain. (Colloquial)
5. In games at cards, capot, when one player wins all the tricks.
  • Dar capote -> 1. To leave a guest without dinner, for coming late. 2. To win all the tricks at cards.
  • A mi capote -> in my opinion
  • Dije para mi capote -> I said in my sleeve
  • Capote de monte -> poncho
  • Car un capote a -> (Mex.) to give up one’s job
  • Decir para su capote -> to say to oneself
(Met.) Austere, angry look or mien.

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