Sofa in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'sofa' is 'sofá', pronounced soh-FAH (IPA: /soˈfa/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: sofás).
Pronunciation: soh-FAH
| Spanish | sofá |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | soh-FAH · /soˈfa/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | sofás |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'sofá'
- Me encanta leer en el sofá los domingos por la tarde.
I love reading on the sofa on Sunday afternoons. - ¿Este sofá se convierte en cama?
Does this sofa turn into a bed? - El perro no puede subirse al sofá.
The dog is not allowed on the sofa. - Cuando mi hermano viene de visita, duerme en el sofá de la sala porque no tenemos cuarto de invitados.
When my brother visits, he sleeps on the living room sofa because we don't have a guest room.
Common Phrases with 'sofá'
- sofá cama
sofa bed
How to Use 'sofá'
'Sofá' is masculine despite ending in -á, and its plural simply adds -s: 'los sofás'. A sofa bed is 'un sofá cama' (plural: 'sofás cama').
Regional note: In Argentina and other parts of Latin America a sofa is often called 'sillón', a word that in Spain and Mexico means an armchair; 'el living' in the Southern Cone names the room, not the couch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Sofa' in Spanish is 'sofá', pronounced soh-FAH.
It is spelled s-o-f-á.
'Sofá' is masculine: you say 'el sofá'.
The plural of 'sofá' is 'sofás'.
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