dormitorio

bedroom

noun dohr-mee-TOH-ryoh Rare

Origin: From Latin dormitorium, 'sleeping place'.

Also means

dormitory

Usage Note

Dormitorio is the standard word for bedroom in Spain and much of Latin America, though cuarto and habitación are frequent alternatives. In an institutional context it means a dormitory. Unlike English 'dormitory,' dormitorio is the normal, neutral word for a home bedroom in Spain and is not limited to schools.

Examples

"Ella decoró su dormitorio con fotos."

Natural Translation

She decorated her bedroom with photos.

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