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masculine

/mostɾaˈðoɾ/

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Translation

counter

Word origin

From mostrar ('to show'), from Latin monstrare. A mostrador is the surface where goods are shown to the customer.

Origin
Latin
Root
monstrare
English cognates
demonstrate, muster

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralmostradores

Examples

dependiente .

The shop assistant is behind the counter.

.

I left the keys on the counter.

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There is a long queue at the shop counter.

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Ask at the information counter.

camarero .

The waiter cleaned the bar counter.

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This word is part of lesson 78.