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    Estantes (en. Shelves)

    /esˈtantes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Furniture that consists of several horizontal platforms supported by a frame, used to hold books or other objects.
    The shelves in the library were filled with ancient books.
    Los estantes de la biblioteca estaban llenos de libros antiguos.
    Structures that serve to organize or display products in a store.
    The shelves in the supermarket were well organized.
    Los estantes del supermercado estaban bien organizados.
    Supports in the form of a platform that allow vertical storage.
    We placed the shelves on the garage wall to maximize space.
    Colocamos los estantes en la pared del garaje para maximizar el espacio.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'estantar,' derived from the Latin 'stans,' which means 'to stand.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have shelves
    to have space or support for organizing something.
    tener estantes
    full shelves
    to refer to a large number of objects on the shelves.
    estantes llenos
    to check the shelves
    to look at what is on the shelves to organize or find something.
    revisar los estantes

    Related Words

    shelf
    A small platform placed on a wall to hold objects.
    repisa
    furniture
    An object used for storage or support, such as a table or chair.
    mueble
    storage
    The act of storing products or materials in a specific place.
    almacenamiento

    Slang Meanings

    A place where secrets are kept.
    Some family secrets are hidden on the shelf in the living room.
    En el estante de la sala se esconden algunos secretos familiares.
    A term used to refer to something that is untidy.
    Your room looks like a shelf of things thrown everywhere.
    Tu cuarto parece un estante de cosas tiradas por todas partes.