Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capeta

Noun

kah-peh-tah

Definition

In Portuguese, ‘capeta’ commonly refers to the devil or a mischievous character. It can also describe someone who is naughty or troublesome.

Examples

The children referred to their playful friend as a ‘capeta’ because he loved to prank everyone.
The folklore often represents ‘capeta’ as a mischievous spirit causing trouble in the neighborhood.

Meaning

The term embodies a sense of mischief or evil, often used in a light-hearted or colloquial context, implying a playful or troublesome personality rather than severe malevolence.