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How to Say "backstage room" in Spanish

The Spanish word forbackstage roomis camerinoB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
general performance context
A colorful dressing room with a lighted vanity mirror, a costume on a hanger, and a makeup table.

Examples

El actor está en su camerino preparándose para la función.

The actor is in his dressing room getting ready for the show.

Había muchas flores en el camerino de la cantante.

There were many flowers in the singer's dressing room.

No se permite la entrada a nadie en los camerinos sin pase.

No one is allowed into the dressing rooms without a pass.

It's a 'boy' word

Even though it relates to clothes or makeup, 'camerino' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Making it plural

To talk about more than one dressing room, simply add an 's' to the end: 'los camerinos'.

Camerino vs. Probador

Mistake:Using 'camerino' when trying on clothes in a mall.

Correction: Use 'probador' for a clothing store fitting room. 'Camerino' is only for performers.

Camerino vs. Vestuario

Mistake:Using 'camerino' for a gym locker room.

Correction: Use 'vestuario' for sports or gym settings. 'Camerino' implies a stage or a studio.

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