Galerías (en. Galleries)

/ɡa.le.ˈɾi.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Venue or room designated for the exhibition of artworks.
The contemporary art gallery presented a new collection.
La galería de arte contemporáneo presentó una nueva colección.
Hallway or covered patio that connects rooms or areas of a building.
The building has several galleries that allow passage between different floors.
El edificio cuenta con varias galerías que permiten el paso entre los diferentes pisos.
Showcase or sales area in a commercial establishment.
The store has galleries where fashion products are displayed.
La tienda tiene galerías donde se exhiben los productos de moda.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin term 'galeria', which refers to a hallway or corridor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Art gallery
Space where artistic works are exhibited.
galería de arte
To take a stroll in the gallery
To explore or visit a place superficially.
dar una vuelta a la galería
Shopping gallery
A set of shops in an enclosed space.
galería comercial

Related Words

Art
Creative activity expressed through various forms.
arte
Exhibition
Event where artworks or products are shown.
exposición
Museum
Institution that preserves and exhibits collections of culturally valuable objects.
museo

Slang Meanings

Refers to a social meeting place.
Today we are going to the gallery to see what's there.
Hoy vamos a la galería a ver qué hay.
Used to describe trendy or fashionable areas.
That new gallery is very trendy among young people.
Esa nueva galería está muy de moda entre los jóvenes.