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cortinas

kor-TEE-nas/koɾˈtinas/

“cortinas” means “curtains” in Spanish (Window coverings).

curtains, drapes

Also: screen
NounfA1
Mexico
A simple illustration showing blue fabric curtains drawn closed across a window frame.

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Necesito unas cortinas nuevas para mi dormitorio.

A1

I need some new curtains for my bedroom.

Las cortinas rojas bloquean muy bien la luz del sol.

A1

The red curtains block the sunlight very well.

Por favor, corre las cortinas; me molesta el brillo.

A2

Please draw the curtains; the glare is bothering me.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • persianas (blinds)
  • visillos (net curtains)

Common Collocations

  • correr las cortinas – to draw/close the curtains
  • abrir las cortinas – to open the curtains

Idioms & Expressions

  • caer el telón / caer las cortinas – The end of a situation or event (like a play ending)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cortinas" in Spanish:

curtains→drapes→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cortinas

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly describes the color of the curtains?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cortina(curtain (singular)) — Noun
cortinaje(curtain fabric / drapery) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
vecinasdivinas
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Late Latin word *cortina*, which originally referred to a circular enclosure or a movable screen used to separate spaces, often in a military camp or around a theater stage.

First recorded: Medieval period (c. 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: cortinaFrench: courtine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'cortinas' and 'persianas'?

'Cortinas' refers to fabric window coverings (curtains or drapes) that hang down. 'Persianas' refers to blinds, which are typically made of slats of wood, metal, or plastic that can be tilted or pulled up.

Is 'cortina' or 'cortinas' more common?

While 'cortina' is the singular form, the plural 'cortinas' is much more common because most windows have two panels or the word is used to refer to the set of coverings as a whole.