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    Compartimiento (en. Compartment)

    /komparˈtimjento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Section or division within a space or container.
    The airplane compartment is designed to hold luggage.
    El compartimiento del avión está diseñado para guardar el equipaje.
    Part of a piece of furniture or a vehicle where objects are stored.
    Open the car compartment to get the tool.
    Abre el compartimiento del carro para conseguir la herramienta.
    Functional unit within a larger system.
    The control compartment in a laboratory is essential for experimenting.
    El compartimiento de control en un laboratorio es esencial para experimentar.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'compartir' and the suffix '-miento', which indicates the result of the action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    secret compartment
    A hidden place to store objects.
    compartimiento secreto
    luggage compartment
    Space designated for storing suitcases in a means of transportation.
    compartimiento de equipaje

    Related Words

    share
    To divide or distribute something among several people.
    compartir
    storage
    The action of keeping something in a designated place.
    almacenamiento
    container
    A container that serves to hold, transport, or store something.
    contenedor

    Slang Meanings

    Sharing of secrets.
    In the group, there is always a compartment of clandestine information.
    En el grupo siempre hay un compartimiento de información clandestina.
    Limited personal space.
    In workplace culture, compartment refers to having your own space in the office.
    En la cultura de trabajo, el compartimiento se refiere a tener tu propio espacio en la oficina.