concealed bed

[kən-ˈsēld ˈbed]
nounpl: concealed beds
cama embutida
1. A bed that is hidden or built into a wall, furniture piece, or other structure and can be concealed when not in use
The small apartment featured a concealed bed that folded up into the wall to save space.
O pequeno apartamento tinha uma cama embutida que se dobravam para dentro da parede para economizar espaço.
2. A Murphy bed or wall bed designed to be hidden behind doors, panels, or other coverings
The studio apartment's concealed bed made it possible to use the room as both bedroom and living space.
A cama embutida do estúdio possibilitava usar o cômodo tanto como quarto quanto sala de estar.
Concealed beds are particularly popular in Brazilian urban apartments, especially in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where studio and one-bedroom apartments are common due to high real estate costs. They represent a practical solution for modern urban living and are featured prominently in contemporary interior design trends in Brazil and the United States.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
Murphy bedwall bedhidden bedpull-down bedfold-away bedbuilt-in bed
Antonyms / Antônimos
standard bedexposed bedfreestanding bed

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cama embutida
Most common term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
cama de parede
Alternative term meaning 'wall bed' used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
cama retrátil
Term emphasizing the retractable nature of the bed
Portugal
cama rebatível
Portuguese European term for fold-down bed

Related Words

sofa beddaybedmurphy deskspace-saving furnitureconvertible furniturestudio apartment

Related Idioms & Phrases

space-saving solution
hidden sleeping quarters
out of sight, out of mind
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