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    Closet (en. Closet)

    /ˈklɒzɪt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Furniture or room intended for storing clothes.
    I stored my coats in the closet.
    Guardé mis abrigos en el closet.
    A closed space where objects are stored.
    The kitchen closet is full of utensils.
    El closet de la cocina está lleno de utensilios.
    Closet, which is often built into the wall.
    We reorganized the closet in the room.
    Reorganizamos el closet de la habitación.

    Etymology

    From the English 'closet', which originates from the French 'closet', a diminutive of 'clos', meaning 'closed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    come out of the closet
    To reveal personal information, especially about sexual orientation.
    sacar del closet
    do a closet cleanout
    To get rid of unnecessary or old things in the closet.
    hacer limpieza en el closet
    have something in the closet
    To have something hidden or to keep a secret.
    tener algo en el closet

    Related Words

    wardrobe
    Closed furniture where clothes and other objects are stored.
    armario
    clothing
    Garments that are used for wearing.
    ropa
    closet
    Space or set of furniture where clothes are stored.
    guardarropa

    Slang Meanings

    Come out of the closet
    He decided to come out of the closet and share his truth with his friends.
    Decidió salir del closet y compartir su verdad con sus amigos.
    Gay closet
    A person who has not revealed their sexual orientation is often considered to be in the closet.
    Una persona que no ha revelado su orientación sexual a menudo se considera en el closet.