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    Gaveta (en. Drawer)

    [ɡaˈβeta]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A closed space in a piece of furniture that is used to store or keep things.
    I stored the important documents in the drawer of my desk.
    Guardé los documentos importantes en la gaveta de mi escritorio.
    A removable drawer found in furniture such as tables or dressers.
    The kitchen drawer is full of utensils.
    La gaveta de la cocina está llena de utensilios.

    Etymology

    The word 'gaveta' comes from the Latin 'cavita', which means 'cavity' or 'hollow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    open the drawer
    Accessing a compartment to see or take something.
    abrir la gaveta
    store in the drawer
    Placing objects inside a compartment or drawer.
    guardar en la gaveta
    there is nothing in the drawer
    Indicates that a storage space is empty.
    no hay nada en la gaveta

    Related Words

    drawer
    A piece of furniture with one or more drawers.
    cajón
    furniture
    An object that has structure and is used to store or display things.
    mueble
    storage
    The action of storing and preserving objects.
    almacenamiento

    Slang Meanings

    It is used to refer to something hidden or secret.
    That matter is stored in the drawer, don't tell anyone.
    Ese asunto está guardado en la gaveta, no se lo digas a nadie.
    Something that has been forgotten or set aside.
    That project is in the drawer, we need to take it up again.
    Ese proyecto está en la gaveta, necesitamos retomarlo.