lámina para ventanas
/lamina paɾa bentanas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'window film' is translated into Spanish as lámina para ventanas.
In professional or commercial contexts, when you are specifically referring to film designed to reduce heat or provide UV protection, the term lámina de control solar is frequently used.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of lámina (sheet/film), para (for) and ventanas (windows).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term película para vidrios is commonly used. In Mexico, the term plástico para cristales is used for window film.
Did you know?
- In Mexico, calling your window film plástico para cristales is common, but be aware that using plástico can sometimes make the product sound like a cheap or temporary DIY solution.
- Beyond window treatments, the word lámina is used in Spanish to describe an illustrative plate in a textbook or a specific piece of art in a collection.
- The word para is a linguistic blend that evolved from the Latin combination prō ad, merging two different prepositions into one.
Examples in context
- ¡La película para ventanas mejora la eficiencia energética y reduce el deslumbramiento!The window film improves energy efficiency and reduces glare!
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir esa película para las ventanas que reduce la luz? Estoy cansado del sol en mi habitación.Where can I get that window film that reduces the light? I am tired of the sun in my room.
- Recomendamos instalar una película de seguridad para ventanas en edificios de alto riesgo.We recommend installing a security window film in high-risk buildings.
- Necesito comprar una lámina para ventanas.I need to buy a window film.
- La lámina para ventanas protege del sol.The window film protects from the sun.
- ¿Tienes lámina para ventanas oscura?Do you have dark window film?
Example conversation
Mateo and María are at a hardware store.
- Mateo¿Dónde está la lámina para ventanas?Where is the window film?
- MaríaEstá en el pasillo de construcción.It is in the construction aisle.
- MateoGracias, María.Thanks, María.
- MaríaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lámina, para, CC BY-SA 4.0.
