treasure chest

• Baú ou recipiente usado para guardar objetos de valor, como ouro, joias ou artefatos preciosos; frequentemente associado a piratas ou tesouros escondidos.

A box or container used for storing valuable items such as gold, jewels, or precious artifacts; often associated with pirates or hidden riches.

1. Container for valuablesA2formal

   A strong box or chest used to store valuable items such as gold, jewels, or coins.

   Baú de tesouro

   • The pirates buried a treasure chest on the island.
   • She found an old treasure chest in the attic.
   • The treasure chest was filled with gold coins and gems.

2. Source of great valueB2informal

   A metaphorical source of valuable things, such as knowledge, skills, or resources.

   Baú de tesouros

   • The library is a treasure chest of information.
   • Her mind is a treasure chest of creative ideas.
   • The old bookshop was a treasure chest of rare editions.