Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tocador

noun
toh-kah-dor
Definition
a term referring to a dresser or a table used for applying cosmetics; can also mean a musician who plays a string instrument, particularly in a traditional or folk context.
Examples
  • Ela se sentou diante do tocador para se preparar para a festa. (She sat in front of the dresser to get ready for the party.)
  • O tocador de violão encantou a audiência com sua música. (The guitar player enchanted the audience with his music.)
Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘tocador’ can describe a piece of furniture typically used for personal grooming, or a person who plays an instrument, generally in a musical ensemble.
Synonyms
  • móvel (for furniture context)
  • instrumentista (for musician context)
  • grooming table (for furniture context)