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How do you say "counter" in Spanish?
mostrador
In Spanish, "counter" is mostrador.
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Pronunciation
mohs-trah-DOR. Three syllables, stress on the third.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: mostradores. Common in shops and offices.
Example sentence
La vendedora esta detrás del mostrador.
The saleswoman is behind the counter.
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How to remember mostrador
Mostrador comes from mostrar (to show/display). A counter is where things are shown or displayed.
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Questions about mostrador
How do you say "counter" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "counter" is mostrador. It is a noun.
How is mostrador written in Spanish?
mostrador is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is mostrador used in a sentence?
Use mostrador as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La vendedora esta detrás del mostrador. (The saleswoman is behind the counter.).
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