galería
/ɡaleˈɾia/feminine
The English word gallery is translated into Spanish as galería.
The word galería can refer to an art establishment, a long narrow passage or a balcony/seating area in a theater or stadium.
Meaning: establishment that buys, sells, and displays works of art (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries and Spain, the phrase sala de exposición is commonly used to denote an exhibition space.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of galería is galerías.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡaleˈɾia/
Did you know?
- The word galería traces its roots back to the Latin galilaea, which originally referred to the region of Galilee.
- The phrase la galería can be used metaphorically to refer to the general public or the crowd watching a spectacle.
- In some Latin American contexts, galerías can refer to large, bustling open-air markets or commercial hubs rather than a quiet art establishment.
Examples in context
- Tenemos asientos de galería.We have seats in the gallery.This sentence shows how to use galería when referring to seating areas.Tatoeba #2253538 by cueyayotl, translation #2253537 by _undertoad
- Caminamos a través de una larga galería.We walked through a long gallery.This sentence shows how to use galería when referring to a long passage.Tatoeba #2253540 by cueyayotl, translation #2253539 by _undertoad
- ¿Dónde está la galería de arte más cercana?Where's the nearest art gallery?This sentence shows how to use galería when referring to an art establishment.Tatoeba #989544 by hayastan, translation #27265 by CK
- Me gusta visitar galerías de arte los fines de semana.I enjoy visiting art galleries on weekends.
- Vamos a pasar por la galería de arte para ver las nuevas pinturas.Let's stop by the art gallery to see the new paintings.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Alejandro are planning their afternoon in the city.
- SofíaHay una nueva galería en el centro.There is a new gallery downtown.
- Alejandro¿Quieres ir a la galería hoy?Do you want to go to the gallery today?
- SofíaSí, me encanta ver exposiciones de arte.Yes, I love seeing art exhibitions.
- AlejandroPerfecto, vamos a visitarla ahora.Perfect, let's go visit it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gallery” translations and entries galería, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries galería, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
