How to Say "shop window" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shop window” is “escaparate” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Me gusta mirar el escaparate de esa pastelería.
I like looking at the shop window of that bakery.
Pusieron los nuevos zapatos en el escaparate principal.
They put the new shoes in the main display window.
El escaparate está sucio y no se ve bien el interior.
The shop window is dirty and you can't see the inside well.
Gender of 'e' nouns
Even though it ends in 'e', 'escaparate' is masculine. Always use 'el' or 'un'.
Window vs. Escaparate
In Spanish, use 'ventana' for a window in a house or car, but use 'escaparate' specifically for a store's display window.
Confusing Window Types
Mistake: “Miré los pasteles a través de la ventana de la tienda.”
Correction: Miré los pasteles a través del escaparate de la tienda. Use 'escaparate' for store displays.
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