Spanish Conversation · Level 65
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Spanish word
vitrina
Pronunciation
IPA/biˈtɾina/
Meaning
- feminine nounshowcase
Example
La vitrina de la tienda está llena de pasteles.
The store's showcase is full of cakes.
More examples
En el museo había una vitrina con joyas antiguas.
In the museum there was a display case with antique jewelry.
Core concept
Glass-fronted cabinet for displaying and protecting objects.
Common phrases
la vitrina de la tienda
store display case
poner en la vitrina
put in the display case
mirar la vitrina
look at the display case
Similar words
escaparate: Shopfront window display that shows merchandise to attract passersby.
mostrador: Counter in a shop or reception where customers order, pay, or are served.
Definition in Spanish
Mueble o caja con paneles de vidrio donde se exhiben y protegen objetos, usado en tiendas, museos u otras salas de exposición.
Word origin
Spanish vitrina comes from French vitrine and ultimately from Latin vitrum 'glass', originally naming a glass-covered cabinet used to show and protect objects.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, escaparate refers to a shopfront window facing the street, while vitrina normally means an interior glass case used to display and protect items.
Other meanings
- glass casenoun
- display shelfnoun
Opposites
- almacénwarehousenoun