cortina
/koɾˈtina/feminine
The English word 'curtain' is cortina in Spanish.
cortina is a feminine noun used for a piece of cloth covering a window. You can use the specific phrase cortina de baño to refer to a shower curtain. To refer to a collection of curtains or the act of hanging them, you may use cortinaje.
Meaning: piece of cloth covering a window (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, la persiana is used to refer to a curtain, specifically for window blinds. In Mexico, las cortinas is the most commonly used term for curtains.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cortina is las cortinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/koɾˈtina/
Did you know?
- In military architecture, a cortina refers to the straight section of a defensive wall that connects two bastions.
- The term cortina de humo translates to 'curtain of smoke', but it is a common idiom used to describe a distraction or a diversion used to hide the truth.
- The word cortina shares an unexpected ancestor with the Latin word for a 'small courtyard' or 'enclosure'.
Examples in context
- Tom salió detrás de la cortina.Tom came out from behind the curtain.This sentence shows how to use cortina regarding someone coming out from behind it.Tatoeba #7975746 by helq, translation #2956199 by CK
- La cortina se prendió en llamas.The curtain caught fire.This sentence uses cortina in a context where it catches fire.Tatoeba #1211387 by marcelostockle, translation #63832 by CK
- Ocultémonos detrás de la cortina.Let's hide behind the curtain.This sentence demonstrates how to use cortina when hiding behind it.Tatoeba #1351502 by marcelostockle, translation #63829 by CK
- Me gusta esa cortina blancaI like that white curtain
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar cortinas elegantes?Where can I buy elegant curtains?
- Me encantan las cortinas de tu cocinaI love the curtains in your kitchen
- Voy a cambiar el cortinaje de mi sala de estarI'm going to change the curtains in my living room
- 22 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are decorating their new living room.
- Sofía¿Te gusta esta cortina blanca?Do you like this white curtain?
- MateoSí, Sofía, es muy bonita.Yes, Sofía, it is very pretty.
- SofíaEntonces, la compraremos ahora.Then, we will buy it now.
- MateoPerfecto, me encanta cómo queda.Perfect, I love how it looks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curtain” translations and entries cortina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cortina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
