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    Mostrador (en. Counter)

    /mos'tɾaðoɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A flat structure, often elevated, where products are displayed or sold.
    The store counter was full of new products.
    El mostrador de la tienda estaba lleno de productos nuevos.
    Customer service area in a retail establishment.
    I went to the counter to return the merchandise.
    Fui al mostrador para devolver la mercancía.
    Surface where commercial transactions take place.
    The bank counter was very busy today.
    El mostrador del banco estaba muy ocupado hoy.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'monstrator', which means 'to show'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Behind the counter
    The area where staff attends to customers.
    detrás del mostrador
    To show something at the counter
    To display products for customers to see.
    mostrar algo en el mostrador
    To go to the counter
    To head to the customer service area.
    ir al mostrador

    Related Words

    Display
    Act of showing something to the public.
    exhibición
    Sale
    Act of marketing a product.
    venta
    Customer
    Person who purchases goods or services.
    cliente

    Slang Meanings

    Display platform
    That counter can be considered a display platform for offers.
    Ese mostrador puede considerarse como una plataforma de exhibición para las ofertas.
    Point of attention
    The supermarket counter is the point of attention for all inquiries.
    El mostrador del supermercado es el punto de atención para todas las consultas.