coffer
US /ˈkɑː.fɚ/
UK /ˈkɑː.fɚ/
1.
cofre, arca
a strongbox or chest for holding money or valuables
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The ancient king's coffer was filled with gold and jewels.
El cofre del antiguo rey estaba lleno de oro y joyas.
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They broke into the vault and emptied the coffers.
Entraron en la bóveda y vaciaron los cofres.
2.
fondos, reservas financieras
the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution
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The company's coffers were depleted after several bad investments.
Los fondos de la empresa se agotaron después de varias malas inversiones.
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The government's coffers are overflowing with tax revenue.
Los fondos del gobierno están rebosantes de ingresos fiscales.
3.
casetón, panel hundido
a decorative sunken panel in a ceiling or dome
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The grand hall featured a ceiling adorned with intricate coffers.
El gran salón presentaba un techo adornado con intrincados casetones.
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The dome of the Pantheon is famous for its massive coffers.
La cúpula del Panteón es famosa por sus enormes casetones.