Spanish word

guardarropa

Pronunciation

IPA/gwaɾðaˈropa/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncloset

Example

¿Dónde está el guardarropa de la casa?

Where is the closet in the house?

Illustration for guardarropa (closet)

More examples

Voy a abrir el guardarropa para buscar una chaqueta.

I'm going to open the closet to look for a jacket.

Core concept

Built-in or freestanding storage for clothes.

Common phrases

  • abrir el guardarropa

    open the closet

  • cerrar el guardarropa

    close the closet

  • colgar en el guardarropa

    hang in the closet

Similar words

armario: Closed furniture with doors, shelves, or a hanging rail for clothes.
ropero: Piece of furniture for hanging garments and storing folded clothing.
clóset: Small enclosed storage space inside a room for keeping clothes.
placard: Built-in wall storage with doors, set into a wall for clothes.

Definition in Spanish

Armario o ropero destinado a guardar la ropa, ya sea mueble independiente o espacio empotrado.

Word origin

From Spanish guardar 'to keep' plus ropa 'clothes', literally meaning a place to keep clothes.

Usage tips

  • In public venues guardarropa often refers to the coat-check or cloakroom service rather than a furniture piece, so context determines which meaning is intended.

Other meanings

  • armoirenoun
  • wardrobenoun

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