bastidor

Portuguese

Etymology

From bastir + -dor.

Noun

bastidor m (plural bastidores)

  1. frame, rack
  2. (theater) coulisse
  3. (theater, in the plural) wings (unseen areas on the side of the stage)
  4. (in the plural, also figuratively) backstage, behind the scenes

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Spanish

Etymology

bastir + -dor

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bastiˈdoɾ/, [bast̪iˈðoɾ]

Noun

bastidor m (plural bastidores)

  1. frame, framework
  2. embroidery hoop
  3. (architecture) sash, casement
  4. (automotive) chassis
  5. (painting) stretcher
  6. (theater) wing, coulisse, slip

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