baú — meaning in English

English meaning

chest noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
trunk noun The main woody stem of a tree, between the roots and the branches.

baú is used for these senses in English:

chest A box, now usually a large strong box with a secure convex lid.
saddlebag A covered pouch, usually one of a pair, laid across the back of a horse, donkey, or mule behind its saddle, or hanging over the rear wheel of a motorcycle; often made of leather or (on a motorcycle) a rigid material.
trunk A box or chest usually covered with leather, metal, or cloth, or sometimes made of leather, hide, or metal, for holding or transporting clothes or other goods.

noun The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach, containing the ribs, heart, and lungs.
noun A large, sturdy box with a lid, used for storage.
noun A chest of drawers — a piece of furniture with stacked drawers for clothing.

noun The main woody stem of a tree, between the roots and the branches.
noun The long, flexible nose of an elephant.
noun A large, strong box with a hinged lid, used for storing or carrying clothes and belongings.
noun In American English, the enclosed storage space at the back of a car; the boot.
verb To cut something short or reduce it drastically.