el cajon
the drawer
Example Sentence
Busque el cajon correcto y halle los calcetines.
I searched the right drawer and found the socks.
Meaning
el cajon means a drawer, like a part of a dresser or closet storage. It is useful for talking about where you keep items such as socks or shirts.
Common Phrases
- abrir el cajon — to open the drawer
- cajon de calcetines — sock drawer
Example
Abro el cajon y guardo las camisetas.
I open the drawer and put away the T-shirts.
Common Mistake
Forgetting the accent in the standard spelling: cajón vs cajon.