capa

¹

[ kah-puh ]

noun

1. the red cloak of a bullfighter, used chiefly in attracting the attention of the bull and guiding the course of its attack.

Capa

²

[ kap-uh ]

noun

1. Robert Andrei Friedmann, 1913–54, U.S. photographer, born in Hungary.

Capa

/ ˈkæpə /

noun

1. CapaRobert19131954MHungarianARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer Robert, real name André Friedmann. 1913–54, Hungarian photographer, who established his reputation as a photojournalist during the Spanish Civil War.

Word History and Origins

Origin of capa¹

1780–90; < Spanish < Late Latin cappa; cape ¹

Example Sentences

Given his own attraction to the medium, Capa was quick to try his hand in this subject.

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There is no evidence that Capa produced color photos again until 1947, after the war had ended.

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Throughout his career, Capa never abandoned his passion for capturing groundbreaking political events.

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The Daily Pic: André Liohn wins the Capa Gold Medal for his Libyan photos.

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Correction: This article initially reported Hondros' audio photo gallery was made after he won the Capa award.

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The capa is a long robe of guanaco furs, about five and a half feet long, by four and a half broad.

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However, the capa made up for all defects in dress, and Maximo was perfectly content with things as they were.

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With a shiver I drew my head under my capa, and fell into a sound sleep again.

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On the border-line of shadow lay a round fur capa game-keeper's cap.

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Related Words: Petrleo refinado, kerosene oil; encontrar una capa de petrleo, to strike oil; pozo petrolfero, oil-well.

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