Vidrieras (en. Stained glass windows)

/biˈɾjeɾas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Translation: Structures made of glass that are used to adorn windows or walls.
Translation: The stained glass windows of the cathedral are impressive.
Las vidrieras de la catedral son impresionantes.
Translation: Architectural elements that allow the passage of light while providing an artistic design.
Translation: The modern stained glass in the museum attracts many visitors.
La vidriera moderna en el museo atrae a muchos visitantes.
Translation: Glass panels with different colors and shapes, used in decoration.
Translation: The stained glass windows of the church depict biblical stories.
Las vidrieras de la iglesia cuentan historias bíblicas.

Etymology

Translation: It derives from the term 'glass,' which comes from the Latin 'vitrum.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: like a glass
Translation: To do something very clearly and without confusion.
como un vidrio
Translation: see through a glass
Translation: To understand something completely.
ver a través de un vidrio
Translation: break the glass
Translation: To make an unexpected change.
romper el vidrio

Related Words

Translation: glass
Translation: Hard, fragile, and transparent substance used to make windows and other objects.
vidrio
Translation: window
Translation: An opening in a wall that allows light and ventilation to enter.
ventana
Translation: light
Translation: Radiation that is visible to the human eye.
luz

Slang Meanings

Translation: Holes in life that reveal the past.
Translation: That relationship is like a broken stained glass window, it cannot be recovered.
Esa relación es como una vidriera rota, no se puede recuperar.
Translation: Something that seems fragile but has great value.
Translation: That idea is a stained glass window; with care, it can shine.
Esa idea es una vidriera, con cuidado puede brillar.