vitrina
/biˈtɾina/
The English phrase 'store display' is translated into Spanish as vitrina.
vitrina refers specifically to the glass enclosure or window used to showcase goods.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term escaparate is widely employed to refer to a 'store display.' In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Colombia, the word vitrina is frequently used for 'store display.'
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of vitrina is vitrinas.
How do you pronounce it?
/biˈtɾina/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American regions, a vitrina can also refer to a metaphorical 'window' or platform used by politicians or celebrities to gain public attention.
- The word escaparate is used in Spanish to describe a 'showcase' of talents or a 'platform' in a figurative sense, such as a film festival being a escaparate for new directors.
- The word vitrina shares a root with the Latin vitrum, which is the origin of the English word 'vitreous' used to describe glass-like materials.
Examples in context
- Voy a decorar el escaparate de la tienda para la nueva temporada.I'm going to decorate the store display for the new season.
- En la vitrina de la tienda se exhiben los productos más populares.The most popular products are displayed in the store display.
- Los productos están en la vitrina.The products are in the display case.
- La vitrina de la tienda es muy grande.The shop window is very large.
- Hay joyas en la vitrina de cristal.There are jewels in the glass display case.
- Limpia la vitrina para que se vea bien.Clean the display case so it looks good.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are working in a boutique.
- JavierElena, ¿puedes poner los relojes en la vitrina?Elena, can you put the watches in the display case?
- ElenaSí, Javier, los pondré ahora mismo.Yes, Javier, I will put them in right now.
- JavierLa vitrina debe verse impecable para los clientes.The display case must look impeccable for the customers.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, la dejaré reluciente.Don't worry, I will leave it sparkling.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vitrina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
