Window Meaning in English
word
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
WIN-doh
/wˈɪndəʊ/
WIN-doh
Definición
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that allows you to see outside or let in light and air. It can also mean a short period of time in which something can happen.
Uso & Matices
Mostly used as a noun for physical windows in buildings, vehicles, or computer screens ('computer window'). 'Window of opportunity' is a common idiom for a short chance to do something. Do not confuse with 'wind' (the moving air).
Spanish: ventanaPortuguese (BR): janelaPortuguese (PT): janelaChinese (Simplified): 窗户Chinese (Traditional): 窗戶Hindi: खिड़कीArabic: نافذةBengali: জানালা - সুযোগের ক্ষণিক সময় (সময়সূচি)Russian: окно - временное окно (период времени)Japanese: 窓 - ウィンドウ (コンピューター) - 窓口 (比喩的な時間の枠)Vietnamese: cửa sổ - khoảng thời gian ngắn (thời cơ)Korean: 창문 - 창 (컴퓨터) - 기회의 창 (비유)Turkish: pencere - zaman aralığı (fırsat penceresi)Urdu: کھڑکی - محدود وقت (موقعہ)Indonesian: jendela - jangka waktu singkat (kesempatan)
Oraciones de Ejemplo
Please close the window before it gets cold.
basic
She looked out the window at the garden.
basic
There is a bird on the window.
basic
He opened the window to let some fresh air in.
natural
I accidentally closed the wrong window on my computer.
natural
There’s only a small window of time to catch the train.
natural