Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

escaninho

Noun
/es-ka-ˈni-nyoʊ/
Definition
A small compartment or filing box used to store documents or items.
Examples
  • The office used an escaninho to store all the important files securely.
  • She labeled each escaninho to make it easier to find specific papers.
  • He discovered a hidden escaninho behind the bookshelf filled with old letters.
Meaning
In a broader sense, it refers to a space for organizing and keeping things tidy.
Synonyms
  • compartment
  • portfolio
  • case
  • archive