sleeping quarters

[ˈsliːpɪŋ ˈkwɔːrtərz]
nounpl: sleeping quarters
aposento para dormir, dormitório, alojamento
1. A room or area designated for sleeping, especially in military, naval, institutional, or shared accommodation settings
The soldiers were assigned to their sleeping quarters after dinner.
Os soldados foram designados para seus dormitórios após o jantar.
2. Lodging accommodations or bedrooms in a building or facility
The crew's sleeping quarters were located below deck on the ship.
Os aposentos para dormir da tripulação ficavam abaixo do convés no navio.
3. A person's bedroom or private sleeping space
The officer retreated to his sleeping quarters to rest.
O oficial se retirou para seu aposento para descansar.
This term is particularly common in military, naval, and institutional contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it's frequently used in military barracks (quartéis) and educational institutions. In the USA, it's standard terminology in military, maritime, and dormitory settings. The phrase emphasizes the formal, regulated nature of shared sleeping spaces in these contexts.
NYC Slang
the dorm, the bunk room, crash pad
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bedroomdormitorylodgingbunk roombarracksaccommodation
Antonyms / Antônimos
common arealiving roomkitchenoffice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dormitório, aposento para dormir, alojamento
Most common in military and institutional contexts
Rio de Janeiro
quarto de dormir, dormitório
Casual usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
aposento, dormitório, quarto
More formal usage in business and institutional settings
Portugal
dormitório, quartos de dormir, alojamento
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, commonly used in naval and military contexts

Related Words

bunkmattresspillowbarracksdormitorylodgingaccommodationberth

Related Idioms & Phrases

hit the sleeping quarters
confined to quarters
return to quarters
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