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sillón

see-YOHN/siˈʝon/

“sillón” means “armchair” in Spanish (a single comfortable seat with armrests).

armchair

Also: easy chair, seat
NounmA1
Spain
A cozy, plush green armchair with thick armrests and a soft cushion.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo siempre duerme la siesta en el sillón.

A1

My grandfather always takes a nap in the armchair.

Compramos un sillón de cuero para la sala.

A2

We bought a leather armchair for the living room.

El escritor ocupa un sillón en la Real Academia.

C1

The writer holds a seat in the Royal Academy.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • butaca (armchair/theater seat)
  • poltrona (easy chair/lazy chair)

Antonyms

  • taburete (stool)

Common Collocations

  • sillón orejero – wingback chair
  • sillón relax – recliner
  • sentarse en el sillón – to sit in the armchair

Idioms & Expressions

  • pegarse al sillón – to be very lazy or refuse to leave a position of power

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sillón" in Spanish:

armchair→easy chair→seat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sillón

Question 1 of 1

If you want to sit and watch a movie comfortably by yourself, which one should you choose?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
silla(chair) — Noun
sillería(seating/stalls) — Noun
ensillar(to saddle a horse) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'silla' (chair), which comes from the Latin 'sella' (seat), combined with the augmentative ending '-ón'.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: seggiolone

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'silla' and 'sillón'?

A 'silla' is a basic chair (like a dining chair), while a 'sillón' is a larger, padded, and more comfortable armchair.

Is 'sillón' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should always say 'el sillón' or 'un sillón'.