dormitory rooms

[/ˈdɔːrmɪtɔːri ruːmz/]
nounpl: dormitory rooms
quartos de dormitório
1. Bedrooms in a dormitory building, typically shared by multiple students or residents, usually furnished with basic necessities and communal facilities
The dormitory rooms on campus are small but comfortable for first-year students.
Os quartos de dormitório no campus são pequenos mas confortáveis para alunos do primeiro ano.
2. Sleeping quarters in a residential institution such as a school, university, military base, or hostel
Each dormitory room accommodates four students and has its own bathroom.
Cada quarto de dormitório acomoda quatro alunos e tem seu próprio banheiro.
In Brazil, dormitory rooms are a significant part of university life, particularly at federal universities where students often come from distant regions. The term 'república' is very common for shared student houses near campuses. In the USA, dormitory rooms are iconic symbols of college life and freshman experience, often featuring memorable experiences that shape student friendships and social bonds.
NYC Slang
dorms
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dorm roomsstudent bedroomsresidential quarterssleeping quartershostel rooms
Antonyms / Antônimos
private residencesingle-family homeapartmentstandalone house

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
quartos de dormitório
Most common and formal translation
General Brazilian
quartos de alojamento
Alternative, especially for hostel or temporary housing
General Brazilian
quartos de república
Commonly used for shared student housing
Portugal
quartos de dormida
Portuguese preference for phrasing

Related Words

dormitoryresidence hallstudent housingcommunal facilitiesbunkbedroommate

Related Idioms & Phrases

live in the dorms
move into dormitory rooms
dormitory living
on-campus housing
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