meubiliar

Meubiliar is a verb that appears in some sources with the meaning to furnish a space with furniture. It is not a standard form in contemporary Portuguese. The commonly accepted verb for this action is mobiliar, and the noun for furniture is mobiliário; mobília is also used in everyday language.

Origins and cognates: Meubiliar is generally regarded as a nonstandard, archaic, or regional variant, likely influenced by French meubler, from meuble meaning furniture. In standard Portuguese, the preferred forms are mobiliar for the verb and mobiliário (or mobília) for the furniture itself. The existence of meubiliar reflects historical contact with French and the broader Latin-based evolution of words related to furniture.

Usage and notes: In normal writing and speech, one would say: vou mobiliar a casa or a casa foi mobiliada. The form meubiliar may be encountered in older texts or in communities with French influence, but it is not recommended for formal or contemporary Portuguese. When referring to the set of items, common terms include mobiliário or mobília, while individual pieces are typically described as móveis.

See also: Furniture, Interior design, Mobília, Mobiliário, Mobiliar.