Key Takeaways
- Two everyday furniture terms aligned across English and Spanish.
- “Stool” → banquito.
- “Folding stool” → banquito plegable.
- A natural example shows how the translation works in context.
- Notes on regional variation help avoid confusion with other Spanish terms.
Term: Stool — English Meaning and Spanish Equivalent
A stool is a small seat without a back or arms, easy to move and used in casual or compact settings.
Spanish equivalent: banquito.
Linguistic note: banquito is the diminutive of banco (“bench”) with the suffix -ito, signaling a smaller or more informal seat.
Real-world usage: General Spanish–English dictionaries list banquito as “stool,” confirming everyday equivalence in furniture contexts.
Term: Folding Stool — English Meaning and Spanish Equivalent
A folding stool is a compact, collapsible seat designed for storage or travel; the structure folds flat.
Spanish equivalent: banquito plegable.
Linguistic note: plegable comes from plegar (“to fold”) plus the adjectival suffix -able, indicating something that can be folded.
Real-world usage: Retail listings across Spanish-speaking markets regularly label this item banquito plegable, confirming practical, everyday use.
Usage Example (translated)
English: “Could you leave the folding stool at the entrance?”
Spanish: “¿Podrías dejar el banquito plegable en la entrada?” (translated from Spanish)
Regional Nuance (kept brief and practical)
Spanish offers several near-synonyms that vary by region and context, including taburete, banqueta, and banco. For clarity and consistency in general-use, banquito and banquito plegable keep meanings tight to “stool” and “folding stool.” When the exact design matters (for example, a tall bar stool), add a descriptor such as “bar stool” or “camping stool.”
Quick Tips for Consistent Use
- If the seat has no back and is low or standard height, use banquito for “stool.”
- If it folds for storage or travel, use banquito plegable for “folding stool.”
- Add a short qualifier when helpful: “bar stool,” “camping stool,” or “step stool.”
Appendix
- “stool” → “banquito” — English–Spanish pairing used for a small seat without a back.
- “folding stool” → “banquito plegable” — English–Spanish pairing for a collapsible seat.
- Example line (translated): “¿Podrías dejar el banquito plegable en la entrada?” — Polite, everyday usage.
Sources
- SpanishDict — “banquito” translated as “stool.” https://www.spanishdict.com/translate/banquito
- Collins Spanish–English — “banquito” defined as “stool.” https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/spanish-english/banquito
- WordReference — “banquito” → “stool.” https://www.wordreference.com/esen/banquito
- Retail usage — “Banquito plegable” product listing (Argentina). https://tienda.ohmyshop.com.ar/producto/banquito-plegable/
- Retail usage — “Banquito de plástico multiuso plegable” product listing (Uruguay). https://www.plazakidsflorida.com/product-page/banquito-de-pl%C3%A1stico-multiuso-plegable
- YouTube — How to use a telescopic outdoor folding stool (live demonstration). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGZ5ga8RP80
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