hood

• Sustantivo que designa una cubierta para la cabeza y el cuello, a menudo unida a un abrigo o chaqueta, o la parte de un automóvil que cubre el motor.

A noun referring to a covering for the head and neck, often attached to a coat or jacket, or a part of a vehicle that covers the engine.

1. Head coveringA2formal

   A part of a coat, jacket, or cloak that covers the head, often attached to the garment.

   Capucha

   • She pulled up her hood to protect herself from the rain.
   • The jacket has a detachable hood.
   • He wore a hood over his head to stay warm.

   Sinónimoscowl

2. Car partA2formalamerican

   The hinged cover over the engine of a motor vehicle (also known as the bonnet in British English).

   Capó

   • He opened the hood to check the engine.
   • The car's hood was damaged in the accident.
   • She lifted the hood to see what was making the noise.

   Sinónimosbonnet

3. Neighborhood (slang)B1informalamerican

   A slang term for a neighborhood, especially an urban area or one associated with a particular community.

   barrio (jerga)

   • He grew up in the hood and knows everyone there.
   • The hood has a strong sense of community.
   • They are from the same hood and support each other.

   Sinónimosblockghettoneighborhoodturf

• Verbo que significa cubrir o proveer con capucha, o también ocultar, tapar o dar sombra a algo.

A verb meaning to cover or provide with a hood, or to conceal or obscure something.

1. Cover with a hoodB2formal

   To put a hood over something or someone, often for protection or concealment.

   Poner capucha a

   • The falconer hooded the bird to keep it calm.
   • She hooded her head against the rain.
   • The prisoner was hooded before being led away.

   Sinónimoscapcloakcovercowlenvelopveil

   Antónimosexposeuncover