almacén

Definitions of almacén
  1. noun
    a large retail store organized into departments offering a variety of merchandise; commonly part of a retail chain
    synonyms: emporio, gran almacén, grandes almacenes
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    type of:
    centro comercial
    a place of business for retailing goods
  2. noun
    a depository for goods
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    types:
    alfolí, cilla, granero, hórreo, pósito, troj
    a storehouse for threshed grain or animal feed
    arsenal, polvorín
    a storehouse (as a compartment on a warship) where weapons and ammunition are stored
    type of:
    depositaría, depósito
    a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping
  3. noun
    a room in which things are stored
    synonyms: colca, depósito, despensa, gambuza, pañol, trastero
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    cerería
    a storeroom where candles are kept
    desván, trastera, trastero
    a storeroom in a house where odds and ends can be stored (especially furniture)
    bodega, despensa, repostería
    a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
    cámara acorazada
    a burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
    caja fuerte
    a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables
    type of:
    aposento, cuarto, habitación
    an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
  4. noun
    an electronic memory device
    synonyms: depósito
  5. noun
    storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business
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    type of:
    colca, depósito, despensa, gambuza, pañol, trastero
    a room in which things are stored
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