canopy

BrE /ˈkænəpi/ AmE /ˈkænəpi/

noun en → es

1 COVERING [singular] B1

a covering that protects something from the sun or rain, such as a tent roof or an umbrella

cobertura, toldo, sombrilla

  • canopy over sth

Collocations canopy of a tent · umbrella canopy

  • The canopy of the tent kept us dry.

    La cobertura de la tienda nos mantuvo secos.

2 FOREST [singular] B2

the upper part of a forest where all the tree branches join together to form a layer above ground level

copa de los árboles, dosel del bosque

  • canopy of sth

Collocations forest canopy · tropical forest canopy

  • The birds live in the forest canopy.

    Los pájaros viven en la copa de los árboles del bosque.

3 STRUCTURE [singular] C1

a large structure above a building or area, such as an awning or roof overhang

estructura, techo abovedado, toldo

  • canopy of sth

Collocations building canopy · awning canopy

  • The building has a large canopy over the entrance.

    El edificio tiene un gran toldo sobre la entrada.

4 VEHICLE [singular] C1

a protective cover or roof on a vehicle, such as an open car or boat

cobertura de vehículo, toldo del coche

  • canopy of sth

Collocations car canopy · boat canopy

  • The car has a soft-top canopy.

    El coche tiene un toldo de tela.