armario
“armario” means “wardrobe” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
wardrobe, closet
Also: press
📝 In Action
Necesito colgar mi vestido en el armario nuevo.
A1I need to hang my dress in the new wardrobe.
¿Dónde está la llave del armario?
A1Where is the closet key?
El armario de mi abuela es muy antiguo y huele a naftalina.
A2My grandmother's wardrobe is very old and smells like mothballs.
cupboard, cabinet
Also: locker
📝 In Action
Guarda los platos limpios en el armario de la cocina.
A2Put the clean dishes away in the kitchen cupboard.
Necesitamos un armario para guardar los archivos de la oficina.
B1We need a cabinet to store the office files.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: armario
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word is the most specific synonym for a wardrobe used only for clothes?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *armarium*, which originally meant 'a place for keeping tools or arms' (weapons) and later extended to mean any chest or storage space. This is why the word is related to 'arma' (weapon).
First recorded: Medieval Latin period
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'armario' masculine or feminine?
'Armario' is masculine. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it. (e.g., 'el armario grande').
What is the difference between 'armario' and 'cajón'?
An 'armario' is the whole piece of furniture (like a closet or cupboard). A 'cajón' is just one of the drawers that slides in and out of the 'armario' or another piece of furniture.