How to Say "drawer" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “drawer” is “cajón” — use 'cajón' for a sliding compartment that is part of a piece of furniture, like a desk or dresser..
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cajón
nounA1general
Use 'cajón' for a sliding compartment that is part of a piece of furniture, like a desk or dresser.
Examples
Por favor, guarda la cuchara en el tercer cajón.
Please put the spoon away in the third drawer.
bandeja
bahn-DEH-hah/banˈdexa/
nounB1general
Use 'bandeja' for a removable tray or compartment, often found in appliances like printers or ovens.
Examples
La impresora tiene una bandeja de papel atascada.
The printer has a jammed paper tray.
Necesitas la herramienta especial para abrir la bandeja de la tarjeta SIM del teléfono.
You need the special tool to open the phone's SIM card tray.
Cajón vs. Bandeja
The most common mistake is using 'bandeja' for furniture drawers. Remember that 'cajón' specifically refers to the sliding parts of cabinets, desks, and dressers, while 'bandeja' is for removable trays.
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