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    Tocador (en. Dresser)

    /to.ka.ðor/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Piece of furniture with a mirror and drawers where clothes and beauty items are stored.
    She sat at the dresser to get ready before the party.
    Ella se sentó en el tocador para arreglarse antes de la fiesta.
    Area designated for personal care, especially makeup.
    The dresser in the room is filled with beauty products.
    El tocador de la habitación está lleno de productos de belleza.
    Set of furniture where daily personal appearance care takes place.
    The dresser includes a comfortable chair and good lighting.
    El tocador incluye una silla cómoda y una buena iluminación.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to touch' referring to the act of grooming or applying makeup.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sit at the dresser
    Sitting to groom oneself or apply makeup.
    sentarse en el tocador
    groom at the dresser
    Preparing using a dresser to take care of one's appearance.
    arreglarse en el tocador

    Related Words

    makeup
    Application of products to enhance the face.
    maquillaje
    mirror
    Polished surface that reflects images, key in a dresser.
    espejo
    drawer
    Compartment that opens and closes, used in dressers to store items.
    cajón

    Slang Meanings

    To touch up a little
    It refers to quickly retouching at the dresser before going out.
    Se refiere a retocarse rápidamente en el tocador antes de salir.
    VIP dresser
    It is sometimes used at exclusive parties to refer to a private beauty area.
    Se usa a veces en fiestas exclusivas para referirse a un área de belleza privada.