Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
porta-luvas
noun
/ˈpɔːr.tə ˈluː.vəs/
Definition
A compartment in a vehicle, usually located in front of the front passenger seat, designed for storing small items.
Examples
- She opened the porta-luvas to grab her sunglasses.
- There’s a manual in the porta-luvas of my car.
- Don’t forget to check the porta-luvas for the car registration.
Meaning
The term ‘porta-luvas’ literally translates to ‘glove compartment’ in English, referring to the storage area in cars that was originally meant for gloves, but now holds various items.
Synonyms
- glove compartment
- glove box
- dash compartment