cortina
“cortina” means “curtain” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
curtain
Also: drape
📝 In Action
Cierra la cortina para que no entre el sol.
A1Close the curtain so the sun doesn't come in.
Necesito comprar una cortina nueva para el baño.
A1I need to buy a new curtain for the bathroom.
Las cortinas de la sala son blancas.
A1The living room curtains are white.
screen, veil
Also: wall
📝 In Action
Una cortina de humo ocultó los planes del gobierno.
B2A smoke screen hid the government's plans.
A lo lejos se veía una cortina de lluvia.
B2In the distance, a curtain of rain could be seen.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cortina
Question 1 of 2
How would you say 'to close the curtains' in Spanish?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the Late Latin 'cortina', which originally meant a 'cauldron' or 'round vessel', later evolving to mean an enclosure or the tapestries/hangings used to divide a space in a theater or tent.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cortina' the same as 'persiana'?
No. 'Cortina' refers to fabric hangings. 'Persiana' refers to blinds made of slats (like Venetian blinds).
What is a 'cortina de baño'?
It is a shower curtain.