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curtain

/ˈkɜːrtn/

A curtain is a piece of hanging cloth used to cover a window or a door. Its main purpose is to block light, provide privacy, or decorate a room.

Ejemplos

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1

Please close the curtain so the sun doesn't hit my eyes.

Please shut the window covering so the sunlight does not bother my vision.

2

The heavy velvet curtains provide excellent insulation for the grand hall.

The thick fabric window coverings offer great temperature control for the large room.

3

Can you pull the curtains? It's getting dark.

Could you close the window fabrics? It is becoming nighttime.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
curtain
Verb
curtain
Adjetivo
curtained
Relacionado
drapery
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'curtain' as something that 'covers' the window. Both words start with the letter 'C'.

Quiz rápido

It is very bright outside; please close the ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: curtain

Ejemplos

1

Please close the curtain so the sun doesn't hit my eyes.

everyday

Please shut the window covering so the sunlight does not bother my vision.

2

The heavy velvet curtains provide excellent insulation for the grand hall.

formal

The thick fabric window coverings offer great temperature control for the large room.

3

Can you pull the curtains? It's getting dark.

informal

Could you close the window fabrics? It is becoming nighttime.

4

Research suggests that heavy curtains can significantly reduce noise pollution in urban environments.

academic

Studies show that thick window coverings can lower the amount of city noise inside.

5

We need to order fire-resistant curtains for the new office building.

business

We must purchase safety-rated window fabrics for the corporate facility.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
curtain
Verb
curtain
Adjetivo
curtained
Relacionado
drapery

Colocaciones comunes

draw the curtains to pull curtains open or closed
shower curtain a waterproof screen for a bathtub
curtain rod the pole used to hang a curtain
a pair of curtains two matching pieces of fabric for one window
lace curtains delicate, decorative see-through curtains

Frases Comunes

the final curtain

the end of something, especially a career or life

curtain call

when performers return to the stage to be cheered

behind the curtain

in secret or out of public view

Se confunde a menudo con

curtain vs blinds

Curtains are made of soft fabric, while blinds are usually made of hard slats like wood or plastic.

curtain vs drapes

Drapes are usually heavier, lined, and more formal than standard curtains.

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Notas de uso

In everyday English, people often use the plural 'curtains' because windows usually have two pieces of fabric meeting in the middle.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the singular 'curtain' when they should use the plural 'curtains' for a standard window setup.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'curtain' as something that 'covers' the window. Both words start with the letter 'C'.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old French 'cortine', which comes from Late Latin 'cortina', meaning an enclosure or a hanging screen.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun plural: curtains often used with verbs: draw, pull, close, open
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Contexto cultural

In Western theater, the 'raising of the curtain' is a symbol for the start of a story or performance.

Quiz rápido

It is very bright outside; please close the ______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: curtain

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