Example: Guardamos el dinero importante dentro del cofre fuerte.
Definition
"El cofre" is a sturdy box or chest used to securely store valuable items, especially money or important documents. It is often made of strong materials and equipped with a lock to protect its contents from theft or damage.
Translations
the chest
de kist
el cofre
le coffre
die Truhe
Etymology
The Spanish word "el cofre" comes from the Latin word 'cophinus,' meaning basket or chest. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically refer to a strong box or chest used for safekeeping valuable goods. Did you know that the original Latin term also inspired similar words in other Romance languages?
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"El cofre" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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the chest