el casco

the helmet

Example Sentence

Ponte el casco antes de subir a la bici.

Put on the helmet before getting on the bike.

Meaning

El casco means a helmet, especially for biking or skating. It is used for protection and safety.

Common Phrases

  • ponerse el casco — to put on the helmet
  • llevar casco — to wear a helmet

Example

Ponte el casco antes de subir a la bici.

Put on the helmet before getting on the bike.

Common Mistake

Dropping the article in a normal sentence: Ponte el casco is more natural than Ponte casco.