napa

BrE /ˈnæpə/ AmE /ˈnæpə/

noun en → es

1 LEAF VEGETABLE [singular] B2

a leafy green vegetable used in Asian cooking, similar to cabbage but with a milder taste and softer leaves.

col napa, repollo chino

Collocations napa cabbage

  • She stir-fried some chicken and napa.

    Ella salteó pollo y col napa.

2 CARPET [singular] C1

a type of thick, soft carpet made from cotton or wool that is often used as an underlay for hard floors.

moqueta, tapiz

Collocations napa carpet

  • The room was fitted with a luxurious napa carpet.

    La habitación estaba equipada con una moqueta de lujo.

3 TEXTILE [singular] C1

a type of fabric made from cotton or wool, often used for clothing and upholstery.

terciopelo, tela suave

Collocations napa leather

  • The jacket was made of high-quality napa.

    La chaqueta estaba hecha de un terciopelo de alta calidad.