armario
/aɾˈmaɾjo/
The Spanish word for armoire is armario.
In informal contexts, the term Clóset is also commonly used to mean a closet or wardrobe.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾˈmaɾjo/
Did you know?
- While armario refers to the piece of furniture, its Latin root arma refers to 'weapons'. Historically, the word was linked to a place where arms were kept.
- In some dialects, the word ropero is preferred over armario specifically for furniture designed to hang clothes, whereas armario is a more generic term for any storage cabinet.
- While armario is the standard term, many Latin American countries use clóset, which is a direct loanword from English. However, in Spain, using clóset can sound foreign or overly Americanized.
Examples in context
- Mi clóset está lleno de ropa que ya no uso.My closet is full of clothes I no longer wear.
- El armario es de madera oscura.The wardrobe is made of dark wood.
- Guarda la ropa en el armario.Put the clothes in the wardrobe.
- Necesito un armario más grande.I need a larger wardrobe.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking at furniture for their new apartment.
- Alejandro¿Dónde pondremos el armario?Where will we put the wardrobe?
- MaríaPodemos ponerlo en el dormitorio.We can put it in the bedroom.
- AlejandroEse armario es muy pesado.That wardrobe is very heavy.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, I will help you.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry armario, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armario, CC BY-SA 4.0.
