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"Capa" is a form of "capa", a noun which is often translated as "layer". "Espada" is a form of "espada", a noun which is often translated as "sword". Learn more about the difference between "capa" and "espada" below.
la capa(
kah
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pah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (covering)
a. layer
Puse una capa gruesa de salsa de chocolate sobre mi helado.I put a thick layer of chocolate sauce on my ice cream.
2. (class)
a. sector
Las capas sociales más marginadas no albergan grandes esperanzas para el futuro.The most marginalized social sectors do not have high hopes for the future.
la espada(
ehs
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pah
-
dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
