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How to Say "curtain" in Spanish

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cortina

kor-TEE-nahkoɾˈtina

nounA1general
Use 'cortina' for the fabric hung over windows or in showers.
A pair of bright blue curtains hanging over a window in a sunlit room.

Examples

Cierra la cortina para que no entre el sol.

Close the curtain so the sun doesn't come in.

Necesito comprar una cortina nueva para el baño.

I need to buy a new curtain for the bathroom.

Las cortinas de la sala son blancas.

The living room curtains are white.

Always Feminine

This word is always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' with it, even if the person using it is a man.

Curtains vs. Blinds

Mistake: “Using 'cortina' for plastic or wooden blinds.”

Correction: Use 'persiana' for horizontal or vertical blinds that rotate; 'cortina' is specifically for fabric.

telón

nounB1theatrical
Use 'telón' exclusively for the large curtain in a theater that opens and closes for performances.

Examples

El telón se levantó y empezó la función.

The curtain rose and the show began.

Cortina vs. Telón

The most common mistake is using 'cortina' when referring to a theater curtain. Remember, 'telón' is the specific word for stage curtains, while 'cortina' is for everyday window or shower coverings.

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