Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
cristalería
Pronunciation
IPA/kɾistaleˈɾia/
Meaning
- feminine nounglassware
Example
La tienda vende cristalería y porcelana.
The store sells glassware and porcelain.
More examples
Compré una pieza de cristalería en la sección de hogar.
I bought a piece of glassware in the home section.
Core concept
Collection of household glass items such as drinking glasses, vases, and bowls.
Common phrases
sección de cristalería
glassware section
venta de cristalería
glassware sale
Similar words
vaso: Open vessel for drinking liquids, usually handheld and rimmed for sipping.
copa: Stemmed, bowl-shaped glass mainly used for drinking wine and similar beverages.
porcelana: Fine white, glossy ceramic tableware and decorative pieces used for serving and display.
vidrio: Transparent, hard material used to make windows, bottles, and other glass objects.
Definition in Spanish
Conjunto de artículos de vidrio usados en el hogar y, por extensión, el establecimiento que los vende.
Word origin
The word comes from cristal (from Latin crystallus and Greek κρύσταλλος) plus the suffix -ería, which names a collection of goods or the shop that sells them.
Usage tips
- In shops people commonly ask for the specific item (for example, vasos or jarras) rather than saying cristalería, so specifying the object is more likely to get the desired item.