hall

jol/xol/

“hall” means “lobby” in Spanish (entrance of a hotel or public building).

lobby

Also: entrance hall, foyer

General

Te espero en el hall del hotel a las ocho.

I'll wait for you in the hotel lobby at eight.

El hall de este edificio es muy moderno y espacioso.

The lobby of this building is very modern and spacious.

Dejamos los paraguas en el hall antes de entrar al salón.

We left the umbrellas in the entrance hall before entering the living room.

Question 1 of 3

Which article is correct for 'hall'?

👥 Word Family▼

vestíbulo(foyer) — Noun

recibidor(entryway) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed directly from the English word 'hall', referring to a large public room or passage.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: hallItalian: hall

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Is 'hall' a real Spanish word?

Yes! It is recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) as a word borrowed from English that is now part of the Spanish language.

Should I pronounce the 'h'?

In Spanish, the 'h' in 'hall' is usually pronounced with a soft sound, like a gentle 'h' in English or a very soft Spanish 'j'.

Is there a more 'Spanish' word I can use instead?

Yes, you can use 'vestíbulo' for buildings and hotels, or 'recibidor' for houses.