Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capota

noun
kah-POH-tah
Definition
A type of hood or cover, often used for vehicles or certain types of clothing.
Examples
  • The capota of the convertible was down, allowing the sun to shine in.
  • She wore a beautiful coat with a capota to keep warm during the winter.
  • After the rain, he put the capota back on his car to keep the seats dry.
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘capota’ refers to a covering or top that provides protection or shelter, especially in the context of cars (like a convertible top) or clothing.
Synonyms
  • cover
  • hood
  • canopy
  • top