Asturian

Noun

cofre m ‎(plural cofres)

1. safe (box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping)

Synonyms

• caxa fuerte

Old French

Etymology

From Latin cophinus, from Ancient Greek κόφινος ‎(kóphinos, “basket”).

Noun

cofre m ‎(oblique plural cofres, nominative singular cofres, nominative plural cofre)

1. chest (large box often used for storage)

Descendants

• English: coffer (borrowed)
• French: coffre
• Norman: côffre

Portuguese

Etymology

From French coffre.

Noun

cofre m (plural cofres)

1. safe (box in which valuables can be locked for safekeeping)

Spanish

Etymology

From French coffre.

Noun

cofre m ‎(plural cofres)

1. trunk, chest
2. safe
3. bonnet, hood (engine compartment of a car)

Synonyms

• (chest): baúl
• (safe): caja fuerte

Related terms

• cofradía

See also

• baúl m
• cajuela f
• joroba f
• maleta f
• maletera f
• maletero m
• valija f
• valijera f