Gabinetes (en. Cabinets)

/ɡa.βiˈne.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Furniture with doors and shelves for storage.
The kitchen cabinets are full of dishes.
Los gabinetes de la cocina están llenos de platos.
Group of ministers or advisors that help govern.
The president gathered his cabinet to discuss the new law.
El presidente reunió a su gabinete para discutir la nueva ley.
Room of a researcher or specialist where experiments are conducted.
The experimental sciences cabinet is fully equipped.
El gabinete de ciencias experimentales está completamente equipado.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

crisis cabinet
A group of people who manage a critical situation.
gabinete de crisis
cabinet of curiosities
A varied collection of unusual objects.
gabinete de curiosidades
salon of cabinets
Area where various topics are presented and discussed.
salón de gabinetes

Related Words

cupboard
Closed furniture where clothing or other objects are stored.
armario
office
Office or room intended for work.
despacho
piece of furniture
Object used to decorate or equip spaces.
mueble

Slang Meanings

Cabinet of ministers in a government.
The cabinet decided to implement new economic reforms.
El gabinete decidió implementar nuevas reformas económicas.
Place where valuable objects are hidden.
He has a secret cabinet in his house.
Tiene un gabinete secreto en su casa.