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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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