Cofre
This is a discussion thread for the Daily Spanish Word for September 18, 2009
cofre (masculine noun (el)) — chest, case, box, hood, bonnet. Look up cofre in the dictionary Abrieron el cofre para descubrir el tesoro. They opened the chest and discovered the treasure. |
Well interesting, in both Dutch and German the word 'koffer' exists, meaning 'maleta'/ 'suitcase' :p
It exists as ''coffer in English too but with a similar meaning as mentioned here :) Quote:
Or would it be used daily as in a type of big box as well? :) |
I have the chest of my imagination.
The Barbara's chest. |
@Empanada: "cofre" or "baúl" can be big wooden boxes... not only treasure containers. ;)
Otro cofre: El mecánico me pidió que abriera el cofre del auto para ver el motor. The mechanic asked me to open the hood of the car to see the motor. |
Daily no, baúl is a lot more common for that. You will find it in fairy tales more than nothing.(is this okay?)
5. m. Méx. Parte del automóvil que contiene el motor. I didn't knew that, we say "capot, "capó", "capota". |
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Interesting, in Dutch we use 'kofferbak' (i.e. 'caja de maletas') para decir 'maletero'... (i.e. the 'trunk' of the car.. I always find 'trunk' such a strange word to refer to trees, cars as well as swimming gear :confused: :p...) :D So in fact 'el cofre' refers to the other side of the car.. :thinking: :p Quote:
And in Spain which word is used most often? :) |
Here we say 'capó' :)
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