This is the 10036th most frequent Spanish word.
capó
Hood (of a car).
In this instance, 'capó' refers to the car hood in terms of safety due to heat.
Cuando hace calor, evito tocar el capó porque puede estar caliente.
When it's hot, I avoid touching the hood because it may be hot.
In this sentence, 'capó' refers to the hood of a car, which is the context for automotive terminology.
Abrí el capó del coche para verificar el motor.
I opened the car hood to check the engine.
Here, 'capó' again signifies the hood of a car, emphasizing its physical state.