taquilla
“taquilla” means “ticket office” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
ticket office
Also: box office
📝 In Action
Compré las entradas en la taquilla del cine.
A1I bought the entries at the cinema ticket office.
Hay mucha gente esperando en la taquilla.
A2There are many people waiting at the ticket window.
La taquilla del teatro cierra a las ocho.
B1The theater box office closes at eight.
locker
Also: pigeonhole
📝 In Action
Guarda tu bolso en la taquilla del gimnasio.
A2Keep your bag in the gym locker.
He olvidado la llave de mi taquilla.
B1I have forgotten my locker key.
Los estudiantes decoran sus taquillas.
B1The students decorate their lockers.
box office success
Also: revenue
📝 In Action
La nueva película de Marvel es un éxito de taquilla.
B1The new Marvel movie is a box office hit.
Esta comedia no tuvo mucha taquilla.
B2This comedy didn't have much box office success.
Las cifras de taquilla fueron impresionantes.
C1The box office figures were impressive.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: taquilla
Question 1 of 3
If you are at the gym and need to put your clothes away, where do you put them?
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From 'taca', an old word for a small drawer or cupboard, with the diminutive suffix '-illa' meaning 'small.' It originally referred to small storage boxes.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use 'taquilla' for a kitchen cabinet?
No. For kitchen cabinets, you should use 'armario' or 'alacena.' Taquilla is specifically for small lockers in public places like gyms or schools.
How do I say 'box office' if I mean the actual building?
You still use 'la taquilla.' It refers to both the counter where tickets are sold and the general concept of ticket sales.
Is 'taquillero' a person or an adjective?
Both! As a noun, it's the person selling tickets. As an adjective, it describes a movie or show that is very popular and sells out.