No. 11,180 in Spanish
encapotados
Cloudy or overcast.
In a sentence
Los cielos están encapotados esta mañana.
The skies are overcast this morning.
In this sentence, 'encapotados' is used to describe the skies being clouded or overcast, commonly used in meteorological contexts.
Se presentaron encapotados en el evento para evitar ser reconocidos.
They showed up in the event cloaked to avoid being recognized.
Here, 'encapotados' is used metaphorically to indicate that people are covering themselves with some attire or disguise to stay hidden.
Los autos encapotados son emblemáticos de estilos deportivos.
Convertible cars are emblematic of sporty styles.
In this case, 'encapotados' refers to the convertible cars with their tops up, utilizing the term to indicate the covered state of the vehicle.
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