el manto
mantle
Prenda o capa grande que cubre el cuerpo para abrigar o adornar. También puede referirse a una capa que cubre algo, como la tierra o una superficie.
The Spanish word "manto" generally refers to a cloak or a mantle. It is a type of garment worn over the shoulders, often long and flowing, used historically for warmth or ceremonial purposes.
In a broader or metaphorical sense, "manto" can also mean a covering or layer. For example, it can describe natural layers like a mantle of fog or snow covering the ground.
Summary:
- Literal meaning: Cloak, mantle, a garment worn over the shoulders.
- Figurative meaning: A covering or layer (e.g., a "manto de nieve" = a layer of snow).
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El manto blanco de nieve cubría el paisaje.noun
The white mantle of snow covered the landscape.
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