topi

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: un sombrero ligero usado en regiones tropicales para protegerse del sol, o un gran antílope sudafricano conocido por su velocidad.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a lightweight hat worn in tropical regions for sun protection, or a large South African antelope known for its speed.

1. Sun hatB2formal

   A lightweight hat, often made of pith or cork, worn in tropical regions to protect the head from the sun.

   Sombrero de sol tropical

   • The explorer wore a topi to shield himself from the intense sun.
   • In colonial times, a topi was standard gear for travelers in Africa.
   • She bought a stylish topi for her trip to the tropics.

   Sinónimospith helmetsun helmettopee

2. C1formal

   A large, swift antelope native to the savannas of Africa, known for its speed and distinctive markings.

   Topi (antílope)

   • A herd of topi grazed peacefully on the open plain.
   • The topi is considered one of the fastest hoofed mammals.
   • We spotted a topi sprinting across the grassland during our safari.

   Sinónimossassaby