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mostrador

counter

noun mohs-trah-DOHR Rare

Also means

display case

Usage Note

Mostrador is the counter or service desk in a shop, bar, bank, or airport. In a shop, it can also mean the glass display case where goods are shown. Do not confuse with contador (meter or accountant). At an airport, el mostrador de facturación is the check-in desk.

Examples

"Dejé el paquete en el mostrador."

Natural Translation

I left the package on the counter.

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