Spanish word

arcón

Pronunciation

IPA/aɾˈkon/

Meaning

  • masculine nounchest

Example

¿Dónde está el arcón?

Where is the chest?

Illustration for arcón (chest)

More examples

Los niños guardan los juguetes en el arcón.

The children store the toys in the chest.

Core concept

Sturdy trunk for storing blankets, clothing, or household goods.

Common phrases

  • el arcón de los juguetes

    toy chest

  • el arcón del tesoro

    treasure chest

  • un arcón antiguo

    old chest

Similar words

caja: Simple box for carrying or storing everyday items and small goods.
cajón: Sliding compartment in furniture that pulls out to hold or organize items.
baúl: Sturdy lidded trunk for storing clothing and other bulky personal items.

Definition in Spanish

Caja grande, generalmente con tapa, destinada a guardar objetos domésticos o almacenar ropa y enseres.

Word origin

Derived from Latin arca 'box' together with the Spanish augmentative -ón, producing a term for a substantial storage chest.

Usage tips

  • Arcón is used in contexts of furniture or long-term storage and is not the word for a car trunk (maletero) or a small box (caja).

Other meanings

  • trunknoun

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