cofre de segurança
/ˈkɔ.fɾi d͡ʒi si.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.sɐ/word by word
The English phrase "safe deposit box" is translated into Portuguese as cofre de segurança.
This phrase refers to a secure container rented from a bank to store valuable items and important documents.
Which one should you use?
The word cofre can be used alone to refer to a safe or a vault.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɔ.fɾi dʒi si.ɡuˈɾɐ̃.sɐ/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The term cofre can also be used metaphorically in Portuguese to describe a person's heart or a place where secrets are kept.
- The word segurança comes from the verb segurar, which means 'to hold' or 'to grasp' in a physical sense.
- In a Portuguese bank, the act of accessing your cofre de segurança is often called abrir o cofre, which literally means 'opening the safe'.
Examples in context
- Onde posso encontrar um cofre de segurança para guardar objetos de valor?Where can I find a safe deposit box to store valuable items?
- Eu gostaria de alugar um cofre individual por uma semana.I would like to rent a safe deposit box for one week.
- Vocês oferecem aluguel de cofre de segurança?Do you offer safe deposit box rentals?
- Eu preciso de um cofre de segurança no banco.I need a safe deposit box at the bank.
- Ela guardou o colar no cofre de segurança.She stored the necklace in the safe deposit box.
- Onde fica o cofre de segurança para documentos?Where is the safe deposit box for documents?
Example conversation
Felipe and Mariana are discussing how to store their jewelry.
- FelipeMariana, vamos usar um cofre de segurança?Mariana, shall we use a safe deposit box?
- MarianaSim, é muito mais seguro para nossas joias.Yes, it is much safer for our jewelry.
- FelipeEu vou falar com o gerente do banco.I will speak with the bank manager.
- MarianaÓtimo, ele pode nos ajudar hoje.Great, he can help us today.
