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    Gabinete (en. Cabinet)

    /ɡaβiˈnete/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Closed piece of furniture that contains shelves and is used to store objects.
    The cabinet in the room is filled with classic books.
    El gabinete de la sala está lleno de libros clásicos.
    Group of people who advise or carry out executive functions in a government.
    The president announced changes in his ministerial cabinet.
    El presidente anunció cambios en su gabinete ministerial.
    Room or office where meetings and specialized work take place.
    The crisis cabinet met to discuss the situation.
    El gabinete de crisis se reunió para discutir la situación.

    Etymology

    From the French 'cabinet', which means 'small room' or 'furniture'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cabinet of curiosities
    Collection of rare and varied objects.
    gabinete de curiosidades
    crisis cabinet
    Place where urgent decisions are made.
    gabinete de crisis

    Related Words

    cabinetmaking
    Act of organizing or managing a cabinet.
    gabinetear
    cabinet member
    Person who is part of a cabinet.
    gabinetista

    Slang Meanings

    In the political realm, it refers to a select group that makes important decisions.
    That problem will be resolved within the cabinet.
    Ese problema se resolverá dentro del gabinete.
    Colloquially referred to as a place where informal meetings are held.
    Let's have a meeting to plan the vacation.
    Vamos a hacer un gabinete para planear las vacaciones.