caper

A noun with multiple meanings: it can refer to a playful leap or hop, a light-hearted or amusing activity, a ludicrous act done for fun, a crime (especially a robbery), a plant of the genus Capparis, or the pickled flower buds of that plant used as a pungent relish in cooking.

ruСуществительное с несколькими значениями: может обозначать игривый прыжок или скачок, легкомысленное или забавное занятие, нелепый поступок ради веселья, преступление (особенно ограбление), растение рода Capparis или маринованные цветочные бутоны этого растения, используемые как острая приправа в кулинарии.esSustantivo con varios significados: puede referirse a un salto o brinco juguetón, a una travesura o acción absurda hecha por diversión, a un delito (especialmente un robo), a la planta del género Capparis o a los botones florales encurtidos de esta planta, usados como condimento picante en la cocina.frNom aux plusieurs sens : peut désigner un bond ou saut espiègle, une activité frivole ou amusante, un acte absurde pour s'amuser, un délit (surtout un vol), la plante du genre Capparis ou les boutons floraux marinés de cette plante utilisés comme condiment relevé en cuisine.deSubstantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein ausgelassener Sprung oder Hüpfer, eine lustige oder törichte Handlung, ein Streich, ein Verbrechen (besonders ein Einbruch oder Raub), sowie die Kapernpflanze (Capparis) bzw. deren eingelegte Blütenknospen, die als würzige Delikatesse verwendet werden.ptSubstantivo com vários sentidos: pode designar um pulo ou salto brincalhão, uma travessura ou atividade divertida e inconsequente, uma palhaçada feita por diversão, um crime (especialmente assalto ou roubo), a planta do gênero Capparis ou os botões florais dessa planta conservados em vinagre e usados como tempero picante na culinária.zh多义词，可指欢快的跳跃或蹦跳，也可指嬉闹的恶作剧或玩笑，为取乐而做的荒唐举动，或指犯罪（尤指抢劫）；还指刺山柑属植物或其腌制花蕾，用作烹饪中的辛辣调味品。arاسم له عدة معانٍ: قد يدل على وثبة أو قفزة مرحة، أو تصرف طائش أو مازح، أو حماقة تُرتكب للتسلية، أو جريمة كالسرقة، أو نبات من جنس الكبر أو براعمه الزهرية المخللة المستخدمة كتوابل حارة في الطهي.

1. Plant B2 formal scientific

   Any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Capparis, often found in Mediterranean regions.

   • The caper plant thrives in rocky, dry soil.
   • Caper bushes are common in southern Europe.
   • He studied the botanical characteristics of the caper.

   ruКаперсesAlcaparrofrCâprierdeKapernstrauchptAlcaparrazh刺山柑arالقبار

2. Pickled flower buds B1 formal culinary

   The pickled flower buds of the caper plant, used as a pungent and tangy condiment in various dishes and sauces.

   • She added capers to the pasta sauce for extra flavor.
   • Capers are a key ingredient in chicken piccata.
   • The salad was garnished with capers and olives.

   ruМаринованные цветочные почкиesAlcaparra (botón floral encurtido)frCâpre (bouton floral confit)deEingelegte BlütenknospenptBotões florais em conservazh腌刺山柑花蕾arبراعم زهرية مخللة

3. Crime or robbery B2 informal

   A criminal act, especially a robbery or heist.

   • The gang planned a daring caper at the bank.
   • The movie is about a jewel thief's last caper.
   • They got caught after their caper went wrong.

   ruОграблениеesgolpe, robofrcoup, forfaitdeRaubüberfallptAssaltozh抢劫arسرقة

   Synonyms: burglarycrimejobrobberytheft

4. Playful leap or hop B1 informal

   A light, playful jump or skip, often done in excitement or joy.

   • The children performed a caper across the lawn.
   • He gave a little caper of delight when he heard the news.
   • The puppy's caper made everyone laugh.

   ruПрыжокesSalto juguetónfrcabrioledeSprungptPulozh蹦跳arقفزة مرحة

   Synonyms: boundcavortfrolicgambolhopleappranceskip

5. Recreational activity B2 informal

   A light-hearted or amusing diversion or activity for entertainment.

   • Their weekend caper involved a trip to the amusement park.
   • The friends enjoyed a silly caper at the beach.
   • It was just a harmless caper to pass the time.

   ruЗабаваestravesura divertidafrFarce, espiègleriedeZerstreuungptBrincadeirazh嬉闹arتسلية

   Synonyms: escapadefrolicgamelarkprankspreestunt

6. Ludicrous act B2 informal

   A ridiculous or absurd act done for fun and amusement.

   • The comedian's caper had the audience in stitches.
   • Their caper of dressing up as aliens was hilarious.
   • It was a ludicrous caper that no one took seriously.

   ruНелепая выходкаesTravesura, payasadafrFarce, pitreriedePossenptPalhaçadazh荒唐行为arحماقة مضحكة

   Synonyms: anticescapadefrolicgamboljestlarkprankstunttrick

• capers plural form
• capers' possessive plural form
• caper's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to skip or dance about in a lively or playful way, often used in a lighthearted or whimsical context.

ruГлагол, означающий прыгать или танцевать оживлённо и игриво, часто используемый в легкомысленном или причудливом контексте.esVerbo que significa saltar o bailar de manera vivaz y juguetona, a menudo en un contexto alegre o caprichoso.frVerbe signifiant sauter ou danser de manière vive et enjouée, souvent utilisé dans un contexte léger ou fantaisiste.deVerb, das bedeutet, lebhaft und verspielt zu springen oder zu tanzen, oft in einem leichtsinnigen oder schrulligen Kontext verwendet.ptVerbo que significa pular ou dançar de forma animada e brincalhona, frequentemente usado em contextos leves, travessos ou caprichosos.zh动词，指轻快地跳跃或欢快地舞蹈，常带有顽皮、嬉戏或轻浮的意味。arفعل يعني القفز أو الرقص بحيوية ومرح، ويُستخدم غالبًا في سياق خفيف أو طريف. قد يدل أيضًا على الحركة بنشاط وطيش أو على سلوك مَرِح.

1. Jump or skip playfully B2 informal

   To leap or skip about in a lively, playful, or joyful manner.

   • The children capered around the garden, laughing.
   • Lambs capered in the spring meadow.
   • He capered across the stage with pure delight.

   ruПрыгать или скакать игривоesSaltar alegrementefrGambaderdeVerspielt hüpfen oder springenptPular ou saltitar de forma brincalhonazh欢蹦乱跳arالقفز أو النط مرحًا

   Synonyms: boundcavortdancefrolicgambolleapprancerollickrompskip

• capered past participle
• capered past simple
• capering present participle
• capers third person singular