caper

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

1. B2formalscientific

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

   Alcaparro

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

2. B1formalculinary

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

   Alcaparra (botón floral encurtido)

   • 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.

3. Crime or robberyB2informal

   A criminal act, especially a robbery or heist.

   golpe, robo

   • 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.

   Sinónimosburglarycrimejobrobberytheft

4. Playful leap or hopB1informal

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

   Salto juguetón

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboundcavortfrolicgambolhopleappranceskip

5. Recreational activityB2informal

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

   travesura divertida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosescapadefrolicgamelarkprankspreestunt

6. Ludicrous actB2informal

   A ridiculous or absurd act done for fun and amusement.

   Travesura, payasada

   • 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.

   Sinónimosanticescapadefrolicgamboljestlarkprankstunttrick

• Verbo que significa saltar o bailar de manera vivaz y juguetona, a menudo en un contexto alegre o caprichoso.

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

1. Jump or skip playfullyB2informal

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

   Saltar alegremente

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

   Sinónimosboundcavortdancefrolicgambolleapprancerollickrompskip