hood

the part of a car that covers the front wheels and engine

capot, cofre

Collocations hood ornament

• The car's hood was dented.

  El capó del coche estaba abollado.

a type of hat that covers the head and part of the neck, often worn by women or girls

sombrero, gorro

Collocations sun hood

• She wore a pink hood.

  Ella llevaba un gorro rosa.

the area where you live, especially if it is poor or dangerous and the people who live there are often involved in crime

barrio, vecindario

Collocations inner-city hood

• He grew up in a tough hood.

  Él creció en un barrio difícil.

the part of the face that is above and behind the ears, including the temples and top of the neck

nuca, parte de la cabeza

Collocations hood tattoo

• He had a tattoo on the back of his hood.

  Tenía un tatuaje en la nuca.

a cover or protective part for something, such as a lampshade or the top of a camera lens

cubierta, pantalla

Collocations hood light

• The camera's hood protected the lens from dust.

  La pantalla de la cámara protegió el objetivo del polvo.

a roof-like structure that covers a doorway or entrance, often used to protect against rain

techado, marquesina

Collocations entrance hood

• The building had a large hood over the main entrance.

  El edificio tenía una gran marquesina sobre la entrada principal.

the part of an animal's head that covers its ears and neck, such as a dog or cat

oreja, parte de la cabeza del animal

Collocations dog hood

• The cat's hood was long and pointed.

  La oreja del gato era larga y puntiaguda.

the part of a machine that covers or protects the moving parts, such as in a sewing machine

cubierta, tapa

Collocations machine hood

• The sewing machine's hood kept the fabric in place.

  La tapa de la máquina de coser mantenía el tejido en su lugar.