escaparate
“escaparate” means “shop window” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
shop window
Also: display window
📝 In Action
Me gusta mirar el escaparate de esa pastelería.
A2I like looking at the shop window of that bakery.
Pusieron los nuevos zapatos en el escaparate principal.
B1They put the new shoes in the main display window.
El escaparate está sucio y no se ve bien el interior.
A2The shop window is dirty and you can't see the inside well.
showcase
Also: platform
📝 In Action
Este festival de cine es un gran escaparate para nuevos directores.
B2This film festival is a great showcase for new directors.
La feria tecnológica sirve de escaparate para las últimas innovaciones.
B2The tech fair serves as a showcase for the latest innovations.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: escaparate
Question 1 of 3
Which word should you use to describe the glass front of a clothing store?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Dutch word 'schapprade' (a type of cupboard), which traveled through French before landing in Spanish.
First recorded: 17th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'escaparate' for my window at home?
No, that would sound very strange. Use 'ventana' for house windows. 'Escaparate' is only for displaying things, usually in a shop.
Is it different from 'vitrina'?
Yes. A 'vitrina' is usually a glass cabinet inside a room or a museum, while an 'escaparate' is the big window facing the street.
How do you say 'window shopping' in Latin America?
While 'ir de escaparates' is common in Spain, in Latin America you might hear 'ver vidrieras' or 'vitrinear'.