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nounadjective

el dormitorio

bedroom

Lugar de una casa donde las personas descansan o duermen, normalmente con una cama y muebles personales.

Definition & meaning

The word dormitorio refers to a room in a house or building intended for sleeping. In English, it is translated as "bedroom."

In some specific contexts, it can also refer to a "dormitory," which is a large room containing many beds, often found in institutions such as schools, military barracks, or hostels.

Grammar & Word origin

Grammar:

  • It is a masculine noun (el dormitorio, los dormitorios).

Word origin:

  • The word derives from the Latin dormitorium, which comes from the verb dormire (to sleep) plus the suffix -torium (a place for a specific purpose).

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • Habitación : A general term for a room.
  • Cuarto : Often used interchangeably to mean room or bedroom.
  • Recámara : A common term for a bedroom, frequently used in Latin American Spanish.
  • Alcoba : A slightly more formal or traditional term for a bedroom.

Antonyms:

  • There are no direct antonyms for "bedroom" as it is a specific type of space. However, one could contrast it with a common area or workspace such as:
  • Sala : Living room.
  • Cocina : Kitchen.
  • Oficina : Office.

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Examples

Mi dormitorio es muy acogedor.noun

My bedroom is very cozy.

Mi hermana tiene un dormitorio grande en su casa.noun

My sister has a big bedroom in her house.

Mi dormitorio es azul y tiene una cama pequeña.noun

My bedroom is blue and has a small bed.

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