mosquitero
/moskiˈteɾo/masculine
In Spanish, the term for window screen is mosquitero. Wiktionary also lists alambrera and anjeo.
Meaning: mesh set in a frame and covering the opening of a window (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| mosquitero | /moskiˈteɾo/ | masculine |
| alambrera | /alamˈbɾeɾa/ | feminine |
| anjeo | /anˈxeo/ | Colombia, masculine |
A window screen is a mesh set in a frame and covering the opening of a window.
Which one should you use?
While mosquitero can refer to a handheld mosquito net or a bed net, it is the most common term for a fixed window screen.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Colombia, the word anjeo is used as a regionalism for a window screen.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mosquitero is mosquiteros.
How do you pronounce it?
/moskiˈteɾo/
Did you know?
- The word anjeo is a linguistic fossil from France, specifically referring to the province of Anjou where these items were once manufactured.
- In some regions, you might hear the word alambrera, which derives from alambre, the Spanish word for 'wire'.
- The suffix -ero in mosquitero is a versatile tool in Spanish that can transform a noun into a person's profession or a container for that object.
Examples in context
- Es importante tener una malla protectora de ventana para evitar la entrada de mosquitosIt's important to have a window screen to prevent mosquitoes from entering
- Voy a instalar una mosquitera en mi ventana para evitar que entren los mosquitosI'm going to install a window screen to prevent mosquitoes from getting in
- No puedo abrir la ventana porque hay una rejillaI can't open the window because there's a window screen in place
- ¡No puedo dormir bien! Los mosquitos no me dejan en paz. Necesito una buena mosquitera.I can't sleep well! The mosquitoes won't leave me alone. I need a good window screen!
- Necesito comprar un mosquitero para mi habitación.I need to buy a window screen for my bedroom.
- El mosquitero de la cocina está roto.The kitchen window screen is broken.
- ¿Puedes instalar el mosquitero en la ventana?Can you install the window screen in the window?
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are in their living room on a warm evening.
- LucíaJavier, hay muchos mosquitos aquí dentro.Javier, there are many mosquitoes in here.
- JavierEs porque el mosquitero de la ventana no está.It is because the window screen is not there.
- Lucía¿Podemos poner uno rápidamente?Can we put one on quickly?
- JavierSí, yo lo busco en el garaje.Yes, I will look for it in the garage.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “window screen” translations and entries mosquitero, alambrera, anjeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alambrera, anjeo, mosquitero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
