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ventanilla de información means information desk window — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 3, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

ventanilla de información

noun • /[ben-tah-NEE-yah deh een-for-mah-SYON]/

information desk window

Example:

Pregunta en la ventanilla de información turística.

Ask at the tourist information window.

🧠 What does ventanilla de información mean?

A 'ventanilla de información' refers to a designated counter or window, typically found in places like airports, train stations, or tourist offices, where you can obtain information, ask questions, and get assistance. It's your go-to spot for inquiries related to travel, directions, schedules, and more.

📚 Extra examples

  • Disculpe, ¿dónde está la ventanilla de información?
    Excuse me, where is the information desk window?
  • Fui a la ventanilla de información para preguntar sobre los horarios de los trenes.
    I went to the information window to ask about the train schedules.
  • Encontré la ventanilla de información muy útil para planificar mi viaje.
    I found the information desk window very helpful in planning my trip.
  • La ventanilla de información del aeropuerto estaba cerrada.
    The information desk window at the airport was closed.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'ventanilla' literally translates to 'small window' and is also commonly used to refer to the window of a car or ticket booth.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "ventanilla de información"

Synonyms: punto de información, mostrador de información

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'information desk window' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'information desk window' in Spanish is 'ventanilla de información'.
How do you pronounce 'ventanilla de información' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ven-ta-NEE-ya de in-for-ma-SYON. The stress falls on the '-ni-' in 'ventanilla' and '-syon' in 'información'.
How do you use 'ventanilla de información' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: '¿Dónde está la ventanilla de información?' (Where is the information desk window?), 'Necesito ir a la ventanilla de información para preguntar sobre mi vuelo.' (I need to go to the information desk window to ask about my flight.)
What is the English translation of 'ventanilla de información'?
The English translation of 'ventanilla de información' is 'information desk window' or simply 'information desk'.
Does 'ventanilla de información' change for gender or number?
'Ventanilla' is feminine and singular. If you need to refer to multiple windows, you would say 'ventanillas de información'.
Is 'ventanilla de información' common in everyday Spanish?
While not used in everyday conversation, 'ventanilla de información' is a common and practical phrase you'll encounter and use when traveling in Spanish-speaking countries.
Does 'ventanilla de información' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'ventanilla de información' has no slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward term.
Is 'ventanilla de información' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the term is used and understood the same way across Spain and Latin America.

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