How to Say "ticket window" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “ticket window” is “ventanilla” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Fui a la ventanilla del banco para cobrar un cheque.
I went to the bank teller window to cash a check.
Por favor, espere su turno frente a la ventanilla número tres.
Please wait for your turn in front of window number three.
La ventanilla de información está al fondo del pasillo.
The information desk is at the end of the hallway.
The 'Small' Ending
The ending '-illa' is a 'diminutive,' which usually means something is small. Here, it turns a regular 'ventana' (window) into a specific small window used for service.
Using 'En'
When you are talking about being at the window, use 'en la ventanilla.' It works just like 'at the window' in English.
Don't use 'ventana' for service
Mistake: “Hice el trámite en la ventana.”
Correction: Hice el trámite en la ventanilla. Use 'ventana' for house windows and 'ventanilla' for office or service windows.
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