Living room in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'living room' is 'sala', pronounced SAH-lah (IPA: /ˈsala/). It is an A1-level feminine noun (plural: salas).
Pronunciation: SAH-lah
| Spanish | sala |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | SAH-lah · /ˈsala/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | salas |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'sala'
- Vemos la televisión en la sala después de cenar.
We watch TV in the living room after dinner. - ¿Por qué no esperas en la sala mientras termino?
Why don't you wait in the living room while I finish? - Los invitados están sentados en la sala.
The guests are sitting in the living room. - Pusimos un sofá nuevo en la sala porque el viejo ya estaba muy gastado.
We put a new sofa in the living room because the old one was already very worn out.
Common Phrases with 'sala'
- sala de estar
living room / sitting room - sala de espera
waiting room
How to Use 'sala'
'Sala' (or 'sala de estar') is the everyday word for the living room in most of Latin America. It also means a large room in general, as in 'sala de espera' (waiting room) or 'sala de cine' (movie theater).
Regional note: Spain typically says 'el salón', Argentina and Chile often say 'el living', and Mexico and much of Latin America say 'la sala'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Living room' in Spanish is 'sala', pronounced SAH-lah.
It is spelled s-a-l-a.
'Sala' is feminine: you say 'la sala'.
The plural of 'sala' is 'salas'.
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