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    Pupitre (en. Desk)

    /puˈpitɾe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Furniture with a flat surface for writing, which usually has a drawer to store school supplies.
    The classroom desk was made of wood.
    El pupitre del aula estaba hecho de madera.
    Small, low desk primarily used in schools.
    Each student has their own desk in class.
    Cada alumno tiene su propio pupitre en la clase.
    The part of the furniture where students place their books and notebooks.
    The desk was full of exam notes.
    El pupitre estaba lleno de apuntes del examen.

    Etymology

    From the French 'pupitre', which derives from 'pupil', referring to children.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    teacher's desk
    Table where the teacher sits in the classroom.
    pupitre del profesor
    shared desk
    Desk used by more than one student.
    pupitre compartido
    keep the desk organized
    To have school supplies in order on the desk.
    mantener el pupitre organizado

    Related Words

    desk
    Similar furniture used for working or studying.
    escritorio
    chair
    Seat that normally accompanies the desk.
    silla
    book
    Element placed on the desk for studying.
    libro

    Slang Meanings

    war desk
    Refers to a chaotic situation in the classroom.
    Se refiere a una situación caótica en el aula.
    flying desk
    Used to describe a student who moves a lot in their seat.
    Se usa para describir a un estudiante que se mueve mucho en su asiento.