chapter

• Sustantivo que designa una división principal de un libro, generalmente numerada o con título, o un período o secuencia de eventos distinto.

A noun referring to a main division of a book, typically with a number or title, or a distinct period or sequence of events.

1. Section of a bookA2formal

   A main division of a book, typically with a number or title.

   Capítulo de un libro

   • Please read the first chapter for homework.
   • The final chapter of the novel was very exciting.
   • Each chapter begins with a short summary.

   Sinónimosdivisioninstallmentpartpassageportionsectionsegment

2. Period or phaseB2formal

   A distinct period or stage in a series of events or in someone's life.

   Capítulo (periodo o fase)

   • Moving to a new city marked a new chapter in her life.
   • The company is entering a difficult chapter in its history.
   • This chapter of the project is now complete.

   Sinónimosepisodeepocheraperiodphasesegmentstagetime

3. Local branch of an organizationB2formal

   A local branch or division of a larger society, club, or organization.

   Sección local de una organización

   • She is the president of the local chapter of the charity.
   • The university chapter of the club meets every Friday.
   • The national organization has chapters in every state.

   Sinónimosaffiliatearmbranchdivisionlocallodgesectionwing