Escaparates (en. Window displays)

/es.kapaˈɾa.tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Structure of glass or crystal where goods are displayed.

The store's display cases were decorated for the holiday season.

Los escaparates de la tienda estaban decorados para la temporada navideña.

Part of the exterior of a store where products are exhibited.

I love to stroll and look at the display cases of the boutiques.

Me encanta pasear y mirar los escaparates de las boutiques.

Showcase that attracts the attention of the customer.

The display case had bright lights that caught the attention of passersby.

El escaparate tenía luces brillantes que llamaban la atención de los transeúntes.

From the verb 'escape', related to the idea of showing products to 'escape' the attention of the public.

Luxury display case

A display case that showcases high-end products.

escaparate de lujo

Fill the display case

Placing products in the display case to attract customers.

llenar el escaparate

Virtual display case

A digital presentation of products online.

escaparate virtual

Exhibition

Act of showing products or services to the public.

exhibición

Merchandise

Products that are sold in a store.

mercancía

Commerce

Activity of buying and selling products.

comercio

Nowadays, it is said that someone is 'display case' when they are very well dressed to attract attention.

Look at how he is dressed; it seems like he is in the display case.

Mira cómo va vestido; parece que está en el escaparate.

'Display case' is used to refer to something that is very ostentatious or exaggerated.

That car is a real display case; everyone looks at it when it passes.

Ese coche es un verdadero escaparate, todos lo miran cuando pasa.