Spanish Conversation · Level 59
74 words
Spanish word
vidrio
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiðɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounglass
Example
El vidrio de la ventana está sucio.
The glass of the window is dirty.
More examples
No dejes el vaso de vidrio al borde de la mesa.
Don't leave the drinking glass on the edge of the table.
Core concept
Transparent, brittle solid used for windows and bottles.
Common phrases
vaso de vidrio
drinking glass
botella de vidrio
glass bottle
vidrio templado
tempered glass
Similar words
cristal: Very clear, high-clarity transparent material prized for sparkle and optical precision.
vaso: Open-topped container for holding and drinking beverages directly.
botella: Tall, narrow-necked container with a sealed closure for storing and transporting liquids.
ventana: Framed transparent panel set into a wall or vehicle opening to admit light and offer a view.
Definition in Spanish
Material duro y quebradizo, comúnmente transparente, obtenido al solidificarse un líquido fundido y usado en objetos y superficies.
Word origin
Comes from Latin vitrum, passing through medieval Latin and the Romance languages into Spanish and retaining the sense of a hard, brittle, often transparent manufactured silicate material.
Usage tips
- Vidrio is commonly an uncountable material noun in Spanish, so individual pieces are usually expressed with phrases like 'un trozo de vidrio' or 'un panel de vidrio' rather than 'un vidrio'.