Ventanillas (en. Windows)

/ben.ta.'ni.ʎas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Small windows, generally in vehicles or buildings.

The car windows were closed.

Las ventanillas del coche estaban cerradas.

Openings in service counters.

I went to the bank window to withdraw money.

Fui a la ventanilla del banco a retirar dinero.

Train or bus windows where tickets can be purchased.

The station windows were crowded with people.

Las ventanillas de la estación estaban llenas de gente.

From the Spanish 'ventana', which derives from the Latin 'ventāna', meaning 'large window'.

open the window

Allow access through a window.

abrir la ventanilla

single window

Office where multiple procedures can be carried out.

ventanilla única

service window

Contact point for customer services.

ventanilla de atención

window

Opening in a wall that lets light and air in.

ventana

ventilation

Process of renewing air in an enclosed space.

ventilación

exterior

Part outside of a building.

exterior

Access opening in a public place

That window gives access to the neighborhood.

Esa ventanilla es la que da acceso al barrio.

Referring to the windows of a vehicle

I rolled down the window to listen to music better.

Bajé la ventanilla para escuchar música mejor.