spacious compartment

[ˈspeɪʃəs kəmˈpɑːrtmənt]
nounpl: spacious compartments
compartimento espaçoso
1. A large, roomy section or division of a container, vehicle, or building that provides ample space for storage or movement
The car has a spacious compartment in the trunk for luggage.
O carro tem um compartimento espaçoso no porta-malas para bagagem.
2. A generously-sized enclosed area designed to hold or organize items with comfort and ease of access
The refrigerator features a spacious compartment for fresh vegetables.
O refrigerador possui um compartimento espaçoso para vegetais frescos.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in automotive, household appliance, and architectural contexts. In both Brazil and Portugal, it reflects practical concerns about storage and comfort in daily life, particularly relevant in discussions about car trunks (porta-malas), refrigerators, and residential spaces.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
roomy sectionlarge divisionample spacegenerous compartmentroomy area
Antonyms / Antônimos
cramped compartmenttiny spaceconfined areanarrow section

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
compartimento espaçoso
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
compartimento amplo
Commonly used variant, emphasizing amplitude
São Paulo
compartimento espaçoso
Standard business and automotive terminology
Portugal
compartimento espaçoso
Same usage; occasionally 'gaveta ampla' for drawer contexts

Related Words

compartmentspaciousstoragecontainertrunkcabincargo hold

Related Idioms & Phrases

plenty of elbow room
more space than you know what to do with
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