cupboard

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkʌbəd/ AmE /ˈkʌbərd/

noun en → es

1 STORAGE [singular] A2

a piece of furniture with shelves and doors for storing food, dishes, etc.

armario, alacena, despensa

  • the cupboard

Collocations cupboard under the stairs · food in the cupboard

  • There's a small cupboard under the stairs.

    Hay un pequeño armario debajo de la escalera.

2 ROOM [singular] B1

a room in which food is stored and prepared, especially on a ship or train

cocina, despensa, comedor

  • the cupboard

Collocations cupboard at the back of the room · food in the cupboard

  • The cupboard was very small and cramped.

    El armario era muy pequeño y apretado.