gabinete
“gabinete” means “cabinet” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
cabinet
Also: board
📝 In Action
El presidente anunció cambios en su gabinete ministerial.
B2The president announced changes in his ministerial cabinet.
El gabinete se reunió de urgencia esta mañana.
B2The cabinet met urgently this morning.
office, surgery
Also: study, laboratory
📝 In Action
El dentista me espera en su gabinete.
B1The dentist is waiting for me in his office.
Tiene un gabinete de prensa muy eficiente.
B2He has a very efficient press office.
case
Also: display cabinet
📝 In Action
Necesito abrir el gabinete de la computadora para limpiar el ventilador.
B2I need to open the computer case to clean the fan.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "gabinete" in Spanish:
board→cabinet→case→display cabinet→laboratory→office→study→surgery→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: gabinete
Question 1 of 2
If you are going to see a dentist, where would they likely treat you?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the French word 'cabinet', which was a small private room for study or meetings.
First recorded: 17th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'gabinete' for a kitchen cupboard?
While it's technically understood in some regions because of the English influence (cabinet), it's much more natural to say 'armario', 'alacena', or 'mueble de cocina' in Spanish.
Is 'gabinete' formal?
It depends on the meaning. For government and professional offices, it is the standard, neutral-to-formal term. For a computer case, it's everyday technical language.