Spanish Conversation · Level 3
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Spanish word
góndola
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgondola/
Meaning
- feminine nounshelf
Example
En el supermercado, las bebidas están en la góndola.
In the supermarket, the drinks are on the shelf.
More examples
En la góndola de la entrada encontré pan en oferta.
On the shelf by the entrance I found bread on sale.
Core concept
Freestanding island shelf with products on both faces.
Common phrases
en la góndola
on the shelf
la góndola del supermercado
the supermarket shelf
Similar words
estante: Single shelf or simple shelving board used to hold books or goods.
estantería: Larger shelving unit placed along a wall or aisle to display multiple items.
anaquel: Long, narrow shelf used to line up and store products in a row.
expositor: Stand or display unit designed specifically to showcase products to customers.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento de mobiliario comercial usado para exhibir y organizar mercancías en supermercados y tiendas, especialmente en islas o pasillos centrales.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Italian gondola and is used metaphorically because the fixture's long, boatlike form and two facing sides recall the Venetian boat.
Usage tips
- Although it resembles the English word 'gondola', in stores góndola refers to a shelving fixture rather than the boat.
Other meanings
- gondolanoun
Opposites
- almacénwarehousenoun
- trastiendaback roomnoun