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How do you say "counter" in Mexican Spanish?
mostrador
In Mexican Spanish, "counter" is mostrador.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced mohs-trah-DOR, with stress on the last syllable.
Grammar notes
Mostrador is a masculine noun. The plural is mostradores. It refers to a counter or display stand.
Example sentence
El camarero estaba detrás del mostrador.
The bartender was behind the counter.
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How to remember mostrador
Mostrador comes from mostrar (to show), because a counter displays things to show.
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Questions about mostrador
How do you say "counter" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "counter" is mostrador. It is a noun.
How is mostrador written in Mexican Spanish?
mostrador is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is mostrador used in a sentence?
Use mostrador as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El camarero estaba detrás del mostrador. (The bartender was behind the counter.).
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