No. 10,030 in Spanish
capote
"Capote" in Spanish refers to a cloak or cape, and in bullfighting, it is the large colored cloth used to maneuver the bull.
In a sentence
El torero manejó el capote con gran destreza en la plaza.
The bullfighter handled the cape skillfully in the ring.
Here, 'capote' refers to the large cape used by bullfighters during a bullfight as part of their performance.
Ella usó un capote para protegerse de la lluvia.
She used a cloak to protect herself from the rain.
In this context, 'capote' refers to an outer garment similar to a cloak or coat, used for protection against bad weather.
Recogió el capote caído del suelo y lo sacudió.
He picked up the fallen cape from the ground and shook it.
Here, 'capote' is again used to mean a cape or cloak, emphasizing its purpose as an article of clothing or attention to detail during handling.
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