How to Say "curtain" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “curtain” is “cortina” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
window or shower covering
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.
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