estante
bookshelf; shelving unit
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/es.ˈtɐ̃.tʃi/
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Cultural Note
In Brazil, 'estante' historically referred to the large furniture piece that held the TV, sound system, and decorative items in the living room. This was a centerpiece of Brazilian homes in the 1980s and 1990s. Today, the word still refers to any shelving unit. In Portugal, 'prateleira' is more commonly used for individual shelves.
📝 Example Sentences
A estante está cheia de livros.
The bookshelf is full of books.
Montamos a estante nova no fim de semana.
We assembled the new shelf unit on the weekend.
Coloque os porta-retratos na estante.
Put the picture frames on the shelf.