How to Say "cubby" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cubby” is “casillero” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Guarda tus libros en tu casillero antes de ir a clase.
Put your books in your locker before going to class.
No puedo abrir mi casillero porque olvidé la combinación.
I can't open my locker because I forgot the combination.
Hay nuevos casilleros metálicos en el vestuario del gimnasio.
There are new metal lockers in the gym locker room.
Always Masculine
Even if a girl is using the locker, the word remains 'el casillero' because the object itself is masculine.
Locker vs. Taquilla
Mistake: “Using 'casillero' in Spain for a gym locker.”
Correction: In Spain, people usually say 'taquilla'. 'Casillero' is much more common in Latin America.
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