layer

• Sustantivo que designa una capa, estrato u hoja de material que cubre una superficie o se encuentra entre otros materiales, o uno de los niveles en una disposición superpuesta.

A noun referring to a sheet, thickness, or stratum of material that covers a surface or lies between other materials.

1. Sheet or thicknessA2formal

   A single thickness of a material covering a surface or forming an overlying part.

   capa

   • The cake has a layer of chocolate frosting on top.
   • A thin layer of dust covered the furniture.
   • The Earth's crust is the outermost layer of the planet.

   Sinónimoscoatcoatingcoveringfilmplysheetskinstratumveneer

2. Level or stratumB1formal

   A level or rank within a system or hierarchy.

   Nivel o estrato

   • The company has multiple layers of management.
   • The software is built on several layers of code.
   • There is a layer of bureaucracy that slows down the process.

   Sinónimosechelongradelevelrankstratumtier

3. A2informal

   An item of clothing worn over or under another.

   capa de ropa

   • She wore several layers to stay warm in the winter.
   • You should add another layer if you're going outside.
   • The hiker removed a layer of clothing after the climb.

• Verbo que indica la acción de disponer o cubrir algo en capas o estratos superpuestos.

A verb used to indicate the act of arranging or covering something in layers or strata.

1. Arrange in layersB1formal

   To arrange or place something in layers, one on top of another.

   disponer en capas

   • She layered the cake with cream and strawberries.
   • The chef layered the lasagna with pasta, sauce, and cheese.
   • They layered the soil with compost for better growth.

   Sinónimosaccumulateheappilesandwichstackstratify

   Antónimosscatterspread

2. Combine or stackB2informal

   To combine different elements or materials by placing them in overlapping or stacked positions.

   Apilar en capas

   • He layered his clothing to stay warm in the cold weather.
   • The artist layered different colors to create depth in the painting.
   • She layered the blankets on the bed for extra comfort.

   Sinónimosoverlappilestackstratifysuperpose

   Antónimosdisjoindivideseparate