head covering

• Cualquier prenda o accesorio que se lleva en la cabeza para protección, fines religiosos, moda o razones culturales, como sombreros, pañuelos, capuchas o velos.

Any garment or accessory worn on the head for protection, religious observance, fashion, or cultural reasons, such as hats, scarves, hoods, or veils.

1. General term for headwearA2formal

   Any item worn on the head for protection, religious reasons, fashion, or cultural tradition.

   Cubrimiento de cabeza

   • In many cultures, a head covering is a sign of respect.
   • She wore a simple head covering to protect herself from the sun.
   • Different religions require specific types of head covering.

2. Religious or cultural garmentB1formal

   A specific garment worn on the head as part of religious or cultural practice.

   Cubrimiento de cabeza religioso o cultural

   • The hijab is a common head covering worn by Muslim women.
   • In some Orthodox Jewish communities, married women wear a head covering.
   • A turban is a traditional head covering in Sikhism.