sala
“sala” means “living room” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
living room
Also: sitting room, lounge
📝 In Action
Mi familia y yo vemos la televisión en la sala.
A1My family and I watch television in the living room.
Los invitados están esperando en la sala de estar.
A2The guests are waiting in the living room.
Tenemos un sofá nuevo para la sala.
A1We have a new sofa for the living room.
hall, room
Also: auditorium, gallery, ward, courtroom
📝 In Action
La conferencia será en la sala número cinco.
A2The conference will be in room number five.
Compramos boletos para la sala de conciertos.
B1We bought tickets for the concert hall.
El paciente fue trasladado a la sala de urgencias.
B1The patient was moved to the emergency room/ward.
El juez ordenó silencio en la sala.
B2The judge ordered silence in the courtroom.
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Words that translate to "sala" in Spanish:
auditorium→courtroom→gallery→hall→living room→lounge→room→sitting room→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sala
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'sala' to mean something other than a living room?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word 'sala' comes from the old Germanic word 'sal', which meant 'house' or 'large room'. It's a cousin to the English words 'salon' and 'saloon', which also refer to types of rooms or halls.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'sala' and 'salón'?
They can often mean the same thing (living room), but there's a slight difference. 'Sala' is the general, everyday word. 'Salón' often suggests a larger, more formal room, like a 'grand hall' or a large living room for entertaining. If you're not sure, 'sala' is usually a safe bet for the living room in a normal house or apartment.
Can I use 'sala' for any room in the house?
No, it's best not to. 'Sala' almost always refers to the living room/sitting room. For other rooms, use their specific names: 'dormitorio' or 'cuarto' (bedroom), 'cocina' (kitchen), and 'baño' (bathroom).