Spanish word

ventanilla

Pronunciation

IPA/bentaˈniʝa/

Meaning

  • feminine nounsmall window

Example

Miré por la ventanilla del tren.

I looked out the small window of the train.

Illustration for ventanilla (small window)

More examples

Fui a la ventanilla para comprar el billete.

I went to the ticket window to buy the ticket.

Core concept

Small framed window or opening in a wall.

Common phrases

  • mirar por la ventanilla

    look out the window

  • hacer cola en la ventanilla

    stand in line at the ticket window

  • ventanilla automática

    automatic ticket window

Similar words

ventana: Opening in a building wall that admits light and air, typically fitted with glass panes.
mostrador: Flat counter in a shop or reception used for placing items and serving customers.
taquilla: Small booth or office where tickets are sold or issued at stations, theaters, or events.

Definition in Spanish

Pequeña ventana o abertura; también ventanilla para atención al público y, coloquialmente, el asiento en la parte junto a la ventana.

Word origin

Formed as the diminutive of ventana (window) with the suffix -illa, ultimately from Late Latin ventāna meaning window.

Usage tips

  • Ventanilla covers both a literal small window and a small service window, so a window seat is asiento de ventanilla and a ticket counter is often ventanilla de billetes or ir a la ventanilla.

Other meanings

  • ticket windownoun

Opposites

Related words

  • ventanilleroticket clerknoun

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