layer

a level or stratum in a hierarchy, society, etc.

capa, estrato

• the middle/upper/lower layer

Collocations social layers · layers of society

• The upper layer of society is becoming more concerned about the environment.

  La capa superior de la sociedad está empezando a preocuparse más por el medio ambiente.

one of several coats or sheets of material that are put on top of each other to form something

capa, recubrimiento

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of paint · layer of fat

• There was a thin layer of dust on the table.

  Había una delgada capa de polvo en la mesa.

one of several functions or activities that a person does, especially in an organization

función, tarea

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of responsibility · layers of management

• The company has many layers of management.

  La empresa tiene muchas capas de gestión.

a thin slice or sheet of food that is used in cooking, especially when several layers are put on top of each other to make a cake or similar dish

capa, hoja (de comida)

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of chocolate · layer of cream

• The cake has three layers of sponge and two layers of jam.

  El pastel tiene tres capas de bizcocho y dos capas de mermelada.

a thin sheet of a substance that is used in electronic devices, such as semiconductors or capacitors

capa (electrónica)

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of silicon · layer of metal

• The device has a thin layer of silicon on top.

  El dispositivo tiene una delgada capa de silicio encima.

one of several sheets or images that are used in computer graphics to create a picture, especially when they can be moved around independently

capa (gráfica)

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of color · layer of text

• The designer can move the layers around to create different effects.

  El diseñador puede mover las capas para crear diferentes efectos.

a layer of rock or soil that is found in the ground, especially when it has a particular composition or age

estrato (geológico)

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of sediment · layer of clay

• The geologist identified a new layer of rock.

  El geólogo identificó una nueva capa de roca.

one of several sheets or layers that are used in art to create a picture, especially when they can be moved around independently

capa (artística)

• a layer of sth

Collocations layer of paint · layer of paper

• The artist can move the layers around to create different effects.

  El artista puede mover las capas para crear diferentes efectos.