wardrobe

[WOR-drohb]

nounfemininepl: wardrobes / guarda-roupas

guarda-roupa

1. a collection of clothes belonging to a person or suitable for a particular purpose

She invested in a professional wardrobe for her new job.

Ela investiu em um guarda-roupa profissional para seu novo emprego.

2. a large cupboard or cabinet for storing clothes

The bedroom wardrobe was filled with winter coats.

O guarda-roupa do quarto estava cheio de casacos de inverno.

3. the costumes and accessories used by actors in a theatrical production

The theater's wardrobe department designed elaborate costumes for the play.

O departamento de guarda-roupa do teatro desenhou figurinos elaborados para a peça.

NYC Slang

closet, fit, drip (modern slang for clothing collection)

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

guarda-roupa

most common term for both furniture and collection of clothes

Rio de Janeiro

guarda-roupa

standard usage; may informally say 'roupas' for clothes collection

São Paulo

guarda-roupa

standard usage; professional context uses 'guarda-roupa profissional'

Portugal

guarda-roupa

standard usage; may also use 'roupeiro' for furniture in some contexts

update one's wardrobe - renovar o guarda-roupa

wardrobe essentials - peças essenciais do guarda-roupa

wardrobe malfunction - constrangimento de vestuário

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