el perchero
coat rack
Objeto donde se cuelga ropa, bolsos u otros accesorios para mantenerlos ordenados.
Definition & meaning
A perchero is a piece of furniture or a device used to hang clothing, such as coats, jackets, hats, or scarves.
It can refer to:
- A freestanding rack (often called a coat stand) that stands on the floor, usually featuring multiple hooks at the top.
- A wall-mounted rack or a row of hooks attached to a board or directly to a wall.
- In some contexts, it can also refer to a coat hanger (the individual triangular piece used to hang a garment inside a closet).
Grammar & Word origin
Perchero is a masculine noun. It is derived from the Spanish word percha , which means "hanger" or "perch." The suffix -ero is commonly used in Spanish to indicate a place where something is kept or a person who performs a specific trade (e.g., panadero for a baker). Therefore, etymologically, it is the place or object where perchas are used or where items are hung.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Colgador : A general term for any device used for hanging items.
- Percha : Often used interchangeably, though it specifically refers to the hanger itself rather than the stand.
- Guardarropa : Refers to the broader area or piece of furniture used for storing clothes.
Antonyms: There are no direct antonyms for this word as it is a concrete noun representing a functional object.
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Examples
Colgué mi abrigo en el perchero al entrar a la oficina.noun
I hung my coat on the coat rack when I entered the office.
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