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"Mostrador" is a noun which is often translated as "counter", and "encimera" is a noun which is often translated as "countertop". Learn more about the difference between "mostrador" and "encimera" below.
el mostrador(
mohs
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trah
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dohr
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (furniture)
la encimera(
ehn
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see
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meh
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rah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. countertop (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Esparcí harina sobre la encimera y preparé la masa para pizza.I spread flour over the countertop and kneaded the pizza dough.
b. counter (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
¿Puedes trocear las zanahorias que hay en la encimera, por favor?Can you chop the carrots that are on the counter, please?
c. worktop (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Reemplazamos la encimera de madera por una de granito.We replaced the wooden worktop with a granite one.
d. work surface (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Puedes limpiar la encimera con una esponja.You can clean the work surface with a sponge.
