vestirse en capas
/bestiɾse en kapas/from spelling rules
To dress in layers in Spanish is vestirse en capas.
This phrase is used to describe wearing several pieces of clothing on top of each other, typically to stay warm or to adjust to changing temperatures throughout the day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the reflexive verb vestirse (to dress oneself) and the prepositional phrase en capas (in layers).
How does it change in a sentence?
When giving an instruction, the form changes based on who you are addressing. Use the informal imperative vístete en capas for someone you know well, or the polite imperative vístase en capas for someone you address as usted.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, someone who wears too many layers of clothing is jokingly described as being dressed like a cebolla, which means 'onion'.
- While capas refers to layers of clothing, it is also the specific word for 'capes'. A person wearing a traditional Spanish cape is literally wearing a capa.
- The word capa is used for scientific layers as well, such as the capa de ozono used to describe the ozone layer.
Examples in context
- Antes de salir a caminar en ese clima impredecible, ¡es mejor vestirse en capas y traer un paraguas por si acaso!Before going for a walk in that unpredictable weather, it's better to dress in layers and bring an umbrella just in case!
- Es mejor vestirse en capas cuando vas de excursión a la montaña.It is better to dress in layers when you go hiking in the mountains.
- Es mejor vestirse en capas hoy.It is better to dress in layers today.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are planning a trip to the mountains.
- MateoLucía, ¿qué ropa llevamos a la montaña?Lucía, what clothes should we take to the mountains?
- LucíaLo más importante es vestirse en capas.The most important thing is to dress in layers.
- MateoTienes razón, el clima cambia mucho.You are right, the weather changes a lot.
- LucíaExacto, así no pasaremos frío.Exactly, that way we won't be cold.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
