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clóset

KLOH-set/ˈkloset/

“clóset” means “closet” in Spanish (built-in or standalone space for clothes).

closet

Also: wardrobe, cupboard
NounmA1
Latin AmericaSpain
A neat wooden closet with several colorful shirts hanging on a rod and a pair of shoes on the floor.

📝 In Action

Mi clóset está lleno de zapatos.

A1

My closet is full of shoes.

Guarda las sábanas limpias en el clóset del pasillo.

A2

Store the clean sheets in the hallway closet.

Tengo que organizar el clóset porque ya no cabe nada.

B1

I have to organize the closet because nothing fits anymore.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • armario (wardrobe/closet)
  • ropero (clothes press/wardrobe)

Common Collocations

  • clóset empotrado – built-in closet
  • organizar el clóset – to organize the closet
  • puerta del clóset – closet door

Idioms & Expressions

  • salir del clóset – to come out of the closet (to reveal one's true identity, usually regarding sexuality)

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: clóset

Question 1 of 3

Which word would a person in Spain most likely use instead of 'clóset'?

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👥 Word Family▼
clósets(closets) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
chaletcarnet
📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed directly from the English word 'closet', which originally came from an old French word meaning 'a small closed enclosure'.

First recorded: 20th century (as a modern loanword)

Cognates (Related words)

English: closetFrench: clos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why does 'clóset' have an accent mark?

Can I use 'clóset' for a kitchen cupboard?

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