coffer

US /ˈkɑː.fɚ/
UK /ˈkɑː.fɚ/
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1.

cofre, arca

a strongbox or chest for holding money or valuables

:
The ancient king's coffer was filled with gold and jewels.
O cofre do antigo rei estava cheio de ouro e joias.
They broke into the vault and emptied the coffers.
Eles invadiram o cofre e esvaziaram os cofres.
2.

cofres, fundos

the funds or financial reserves of a group or institution

:
The company's coffers were depleted after several bad investments.
Os cofres da empresa foram esgotados após vários investimentos ruins.
The government's coffers are overflowing with tax revenue.
Os cofres do governo estão transbordando de receita tributária.
3.

caixotão, painel rebaixado

a decorative sunken panel in a ceiling or dome

:
The grand hall featured a ceiling adorned with intricate coffers.
O grande salão apresentava um teto adornado com intrincados caixotões.
The dome of the Pantheon is famous for its massive coffers.
A cúpula do Panteão é famosa por seus enormes caixotões.