armarios de cocina
/aɾmaɾjos de koθina/from spelling rules
The English phrase "kitchen cabinets" is translated into Spanish as armarios de cocina.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of armarios (cabinets/cupboards) and de cocina (of kitchen).
Which one should you use?
While armarios de cocina refers specifically to cabinets or cupboards, the term muebles de cocina is a broader term used for all kitchen furniture, including tables or counters.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, alacenas de cocina or muebles de cocina are commonly used. In Spain, the term armarios de la cocina is frequently used. In many parts of Latin America, particularly in areas influenced by English, gabinetes de cocina is commonly used instead of armarios.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is armario de cocina.
How do you pronounce it?
/aɾmaɾjos de koθina/
Did you know?
- While gabinetes is used in parts of Latin America for 'cabinets', it is often a loanword from the English 'cabinets'. In Spain, using gabinetes might sound like you are referring to a government ministry or a small private office.
- The word armario is closely related to the concept of an 'armory' in English, as both can refer to places used for storage.
- The word alacena is used specifically for a freestanding cupboard or a pantry, distinguishing it from built-in cabinets.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué opciones tienen para las cocinas integrales?What options do you have for kitchen cabinets?
- Necesito instalar nuevos armarios de cocina en mi hogar. ¿Me puede ayudar?I need to install new kitchen cabinets in my home. Can you help me?
- Voy a comprar gabinetes de cocina nuevos para mi casa. ¿Me echas una mano?I'm going to buy new kitchen cabinets for my house. Can you help me out?
- Estoy interesado/a en el modelo de muebles de cocina que vi en su catálogo. ¿Podrían darme más información?I'm interested in the kitchen cabinet model I saw in your catalog. Could you provide me with more information?
- Vi un modelo de gabinetes de cocina en tu catálogo que me encantó. ¿Puedes darme más detalles?I saw a kitchen cabinet model in your catalog that I loved. Can you give me more details?
- Quiero solicitar un presupuesto para las alacenas de cocina que deseo instalar en mi restaurante. ¿Podría facilitarme un formulario?I want to request a quote for the kitchen cabinets I want to install in my restaurant. Could you provide me with a form?
- Los armarios de cocina son blancos.The kitchen cabinets are white.
- ¿De qué color son los armarios de cocina?What color are the kitchen cabinets?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are renovating their home.
- MateoMaría, ¿te gustan los armarios de cocina?María, do you like the kitchen cabinets?
- MaríaSí, pero son demasiado pequeños.Yes, but they are too small.
- MateoPodemos comprar armarios de cocina más grandes.We can buy larger kitchen cabinets.
- MaríaEso sería mucho mejor, Mateo.That would be much better, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
