armário

[ar-ma-ri-u]

nounmasculinepl: armários

cabinet, cupboard, wardrobe

1. A piece of furniture with doors and shelves for storing items, typically clothes, dishes, or other household goods

She hung her dresses in the wardrobe.

Ela pendurou seus vestidos no armário.

2. A cabinet or cupboard used for storage in kitchens or bathrooms

The plates are stored in the kitchen cabinet.

Os pratos estão guardados no armário da cozinha.

3. A large closet or wardrobe for clothing storage

He organized his entire wardrobe in the closet.

Ele organizou todo o seu armário no closet.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

armário

Standard term used throughout Brazil

São Paulo

armário

Common usage, sometimes 'guarda-roupa' for clothing storage

Rio de Janeiro

armário

Standard usage

Portugal

armário

Standard term; 'roupeiro' or 'guarda-roupa' specifically for clothing storage

armário embutido (built-in cabinet)

armário de cozinha (kitchen cabinet)

limpar o armário (to clean out the closet/wardrobe)

esqueleto no armário (skeleton in the closet)

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