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ventanilla means window seat; ticket window — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: July 4, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

ventanilla

noun • /[ben-tah-NEE-yah]/

window seat; ticket window

Example:

Prefiero asiento de ventanilla en el vuelo, gracias.

I prefer a window seat on the flight, thanks.

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🧠 What does ventanilla mean?

Ventanilla is a handy Spanish word with two main meanings related to travel. It most commonly refers to a "ticket window" where you buy tickets for buses, trains, or events. It can also mean "window seat" on a plane, train, or bus, offering a view during your journey.

📚 Extra examples

  • Voy a comprar los billetes en la ventanilla.
    I'm going to buy the tickets at the ticket window.
  • Prefiero ventanilla para poder ver el paisaje.
    I prefer a window seat so I can see the scenery.
  • ¿Hay una ventanilla disponible en este autobús?
    Is there a window seat available on this bus?
  • La ventanilla estaba cerrada, así que tuve que esperar.
    The ticket window was closed, so I had to wait.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'window seat; ticket window' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for both 'window seat' and 'ticket window' is 'ventanilla'.
How do you pronounce 'ventanilla' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ven-ta-NEE-ya, with the stress on the 'NEE' syllable.
How do you use 'ventanilla' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Quisiera un asiento de ventanilla, por favor' (I'd like a window seat, please) or 'La ventanilla está cerrada' (The ticket window is closed).
What is the English translation of 'ventanilla'?
It translates to 'window seat' or 'ticket window' depending on the context.
Does 'ventanilla' change for gender or number?
No, 'ventanilla' is always feminine and its plural is 'ventanillas'.
Is 'ventanilla' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'ventanilla' is a frequently used word, especially when traveling.
Does 'ventanilla' have slang or double meanings?
While it doesn't have any common slang meanings, be aware that 'ventanilla' can also refer to any small window, like a car window or a teller window in a bank, though the travel contexts are most frequent.
Is 'ventanilla' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of 'ventanilla' are consistent across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ventanilla"

Synonyms: taquilla

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'ventanilla' comes from the word 'ventana,' which means 'window.' It literally translates to 'small window.'

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