mostrador
mohs-trah-DOHR
📝 In Action
Por favor, deje su maleta en el mostrador.
A1Please, leave your suitcase on the counter.
El dependiente está atendiendo a un cliente en el mostrador.
A2The shop assistant is helping a customer at the counter.
No hay nadie en el mostrador de información.
A2There is no one at the information desk.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Identification
Words ending in -dor are almost always masculine, so you'll use 'el' or 'un' with them.
The '-dor' Suffix
In Spanish, adding -dor to a verb often creates a noun for a person or a place that performs that action. It comes from 'mostrar' (to show), so it literally means 'the place where things are shown'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mostrador vs. Escritorio
Mistake: "Using 'mostrador' to refer to your personal desk at home."
Correction: Use 'escritorio' for a private work desk and 'mostrador' for a public service counter.
⭐ Usage Tips
At the Airport
When looking for where to check your bags, look for signs saying 'Mostrador de facturación'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: mostrador
Question 1 of 1
Where would you most likely find a 'mostrador'?
📚 More Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'mostrador' the same as a kitchen counter?
While it can be used that way, the kitchen counter is more commonly called 'encimera' or 'mesón' in many Spanish-speaking countries.
How do I say 'behind the counter'?
You say 'detrás del mostrador'. This is where the staff members usually stand.