mantle

a long piece of cloth that is worn over the shoulders or head, especially by women in some countries

manto, capa, paño largo

• wear a mantle

Collocations wear a red mantle · traditional mantle

• She wore a long black mantle over her dress.

  Ella llevaba un manto largo y negro sobre su vestido.

the position or job of being in charge of something, especially a political organization or religious group

cargo, responsabilidad, posición de liderazgo

• take on the mantle of leadership

Collocations assume the mantle of responsibility · pass the mantle to someone

• He took on the mantle of leadership after his father's death.

  Él asumió el liderazgo después de la muerte de su padre.

the layer of rock that lies between the Earth's crust and its core, or a similar layer in other planets

manto terrestre, capa geológica

• study the mantle

Collocations mantle of the Earth · geological mantle

• Scientists are studying the mantle to understand more about earthquakes.

  Los científicos estudian el manto para entender más sobre los terremotos.

a large painting or other picture that is hung on a wall, especially one in an important place such as a church or palace

pintura grande, obra de arte colgada en la pared

• hang a mantle

Collocations large mantle painting · historic mantle

• The palace has an impressive collection of historical mantles.

  El palacio tiene una impresionante colección de pinturas históricas.

a layer of fat or meat that covers the top of a stew, soup, or other dish

capa de grasa o carne en la superficie

• have a mantle

Collocations mantle of fat · meat mantle

• The soup had a thick mantle of oil on top.

  La sopa tenía una gruesa capa de aceite en la superficie.

the role or duty of a writer, artist, etc., to speak out about important issues and influence society

responsabilidad literaria, deber del escritor

• carry the mantle

Collocations literary mantle · cultural mantle

• She carries the mantle of her grandfather, a famous writer.

  Ella lleva el legado de su abuelo, un famoso escritor.

an archaic word for a cloak or coat worn over other clothes

capa antigua, manto arcaico

• wear a mantle

Collocations ancient mantle · medieval mantle

• The knight wore an ancient mantle over his armor.

  El caballero llevaba un manto antiguo sobre su armadura.

an idiom meaning to take on a responsibility or role, especially one that is important or difficult

asumir una responsabilidad importante o difícil

• take up the mantle

• He took up the mantle of leadership when his predecessor retired.

  Él asumió el liderazgo cuando su predecesor se retiró.