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"Window" in Spanish: ventana
la ventana
A window is la ventana (behn-TAH-nah). It is feminine. Say abre la ventana to open it, and cierra la ventana to close it.
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How to pronounce ventana
Say it
behn-TAH-nah
/benˈta.na/
Three syllables: behn-TAH-nah. Stress TAH. The v is soft, between b and v.
"Window" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la ventana | window A window in a home, bus, or office. | A window in a home, bus, or office. |
| junto a la ventana | by the window Choosing a seat with a view. | Choosing a seat with a view. |
| abre la ventana | open the window Asking for fresh air. | Asking for fresh air. |
| la ventana abierta | the open window Describing the state of a window. | Describing the state of a window. |
How to use ventana in real life
- 1Feeling warm indoors
¿Puedo abrir la ventana?
May I open the window?
A polite request with ventana.
- 2Choosing a café seat
Prefiero la mesa junto a la ventana.
I prefer the table by the window.
Junto a la ventana is a common seat request.
- 3Before leaving
Cierra la ventana, por favor.
Close the window, please.
A short household reminder.
Mistakes English speakers make with ventana
Incorrect: El ventana está abierta.
Correct: La ventana está abierta.
Ventana is feminine. Say la ventana.
Incorrect: Abre el window.
Correct: Abre la ventana.
Use ventana, not the English word window.
Good to know
Good to knowVentana is the glass window. A car window may also be ventana or, in some places, vidrio. On buses, people often ask for a seat junto a la ventana.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A warm afternoon at home
ChatPal
Hace calor. Abre la ventana.
It's hot. Open the window.
You
Ya abrí la ventana del dormitorio.
I already opened the bedroom window.
ChatPal
Perfecto. Entra un poco de aire.
Perfect. A little air is coming in.
You
Sí, mucho mejor.
Yes, much better.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Window" in Spanish
Is ventana masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la ventana, una ventana grande.
How do I say by the window?
Junto a la ventana.
How do you pronounce ventana?
behn-TAH-nah. Stress the middle syllable.
Is vidrio the same as ventana?
Vidrio is glass. Ventana is the window itself.
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