coat

• Prenda de vestir exterior que se usa sobre la ropa para abrigarse o protegerse del clima, generalmente con mangas largas y que cubre el torso, a menudo hasta las caderas o más abajo.

An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips, used for warmth or protection against weather.

1. Outer garmentA1formal

   A piece of clothing worn outdoors over other clothes, usually with sleeves and fastening down the front.

   Prenda de abrigo

   • She put on her coat before going outside.
   • He bought a new winter coat.
   • The coat was too heavy for spring weather.

   Sinónimosanorakgreatcoatjacketovercoatparkatopcoat

2. Animal fur or hairB1formal

   The natural covering of fur or hair on an animal.

   Pelo o pelaje de animal

   • The dog has a thick coat of fur.
   • The horse's coat was shiny and smooth.
   • Animals grow a thicker coat in winter.

   Sinónimosfleecefurhairpelagepelt

3. Layer covering a surfaceB1formal

   A layer of a substance, such as paint or varnish, covering a surface.

   Capa que recubre una superficie

   • Apply a second coat of paint to the wall.
   • The table needs a fresh coat of varnish.
   • A coat of dust covered the old furniture.

   Sinónimoscoatingcovercoveringfilmfinishlayeroverlaysheetskinveneer

• Cubrir o aplicar una capa de una sustancia sobre una superficie.

A verb meaning to cover or apply a layer of a substance onto a surface.

1. Cover with a layerB1formal

   To apply a layer of a substance to a surface.

   Cubrir con una capa

   • Coat the chicken with flour before frying.
   • The walls were coated with fresh paint.
   • She coated the cake with chocolate icing.

   Sinónimosapplycoverglazelayerpaintplastersheathesmearspreadvarnish

   Antónimosbareexposestrip