1. Plural of capote; long cloaks or coats with hoods, worn especially in Spain and Spanish America.
Usage: historical; chiefly Spanish or Latin American contexts
2. Plural of capote; in bullfighting, the large cape used by a matador.
Usage: specialized; bullfighting term

Examples

• The Spanish travelers wore heavy capotes to protect themselves from the cold mountain winds.
• In the museum's collection were several ornate capotes from the 18th century.
• The matador's capotes were embroidered with gold thread and silk.
• During the festival, performers dressed in traditional capotes and wide-brimmed hats.
• The bullfighter practiced his technique with different capotes of varying weights.