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    Ventanillo (en. Little window)

    /ben.taˈni.ʝo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Small window.
    The kitchen window allows us to see the garden.
    El ventanillo de la cocina permite ver el jardín.
    Opening in an establishment for conducting transactions.
    I went to the bank's small window to withdraw money.
    Fui al ventanillo del banco para retirar dinero.
    Small window in a train or bus.
    The train's small window was open, letting in the breeze.
    El ventanillo del tren estaba abierto, dejando entrar la brisa.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'ventana', with the suffix '-illo' indicating diminutive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    through the small window
    through a small opening.
    por el ventanillo
    sales window
    small point of sale in an establishment.
    ventanillo de venta
    to stroll by the small window
    to see what is happening through a small opening.
    pasear por el ventanillo

    Related Words

    window
    opening in a wall that allows light to enter.
    ventana
    skylight
    ceiling window that lights up a space.
    tragaluz
    small window
    small window, usually for a service.
    ventanilla

    Slang Meanings

    Corner or place where informal business is conducted.
    That small window is famous for its tacos at a good price.
    Ese ventanillo es famoso por sus tacos a buen precio.
    Small opening for spying or informing.
    We used the small window to see who was arriving without being seen.
    Utilizamos el ventanillo para ver quién llegaba sin ser vistos.