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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesvestíbulo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vesˈtibulu
"O vestíbulo estava decorado para a festa."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small entrance hall or passage leading to a larger space.
"The vestibule of the theater was beautifully decorated with chandeliers." - 2
An enclosed area in a building, often serving as a waiting area.
"Guests were asked to wait in the vestibule until the ceremony began."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'vestibule' originates from the Latin word 'vestibulum', meaning 'entrance' or 'forecourt'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, where it retained the meaning of an entrance area or passageway.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vestibule" is said worldwide
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vestibule
Transliteration: vɛstibyl
"Le vestibule du bâtiment était spacieux."
Vorraum
Transliteration: ˈfoːʁaʊm
"Der Vorraum war mit Pflanzen dekoriert."
atrio
Transliteration: ˈa.tri.o
"L'atrio era affollato di visitatori."
vestíbulo
Transliteration: besˈtiβulo
"El vestíbulo del hotel era elegante."
vestíbulo
Transliteration: vesˈtibulu
"O vestíbulo estava decorado para a festa."
प्रवेशिका
Transliteration: praveshika
"प्रवेशिका में कई कुर्सियाँ थीं।"
前厅
Transliteration: qiántīng
"前厅装饰得很华丽。"
현관
Transliteration: hyeongwan
"현관은 손님을 맞이하기 위해 꾸며졌다."
玄関
Transliteration: genkan
"玄関はとても広かった。"
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