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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

Spanishsala
PronunciationSAH-lah · /ˈsala/
Part of speechnoun (feminine)
Pluralsalas
LevelA1 (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

How do you say 'living room' in Spanish?

'Living room' in Spanish is 'sala', pronounced SAH-lah.

How do you spell 'sala'?

It is spelled s-a-l-a.

Is 'sala' masculine or feminine?

'Sala' is feminine: you say 'la sala'.

What is the plural of 'sala'?

The plural of 'sala' is 'salas'.

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