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silla

see-yah/ˈsiʝa/

“silla” means “chair” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

chair

Also: seat
NounfA1
Mexico
A simple, empty wooden chair with a high back, standing alone on a flat surface.

📝 In Action

Por favor, toma una silla y siéntate.

A1

Please, grab a chair and sit down.

Compramos seis sillas nuevas para el comedor.

A2

We bought six new chairs for the dining room.

Necesito una silla más ergonómica para trabajar todo el día.

B1

I need a more ergonomic chair to work all day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • silla de ruedas – wheelchair
  • silla alta – high chair (for babies)
  • echar una silla – to pull up a chair

Idioms & Expressions

  • estar pegado a la silla – to be glued to your seat (working intensely or unable to move)

saddle

Also: riding equipment
NounfB1
A brown leather horse saddle resting on a wooden fence post in an outdoor setting.

📝 In Action

Necesito ajustar bien la silla antes de cabalgar.

B1

I need to adjust the saddle well before riding.

La silla de montar del jinete era de cuero muy grueso.

C1

The rider's saddle was made of very thick leather.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • montura (saddle/mount)

Common Collocations

  • silla de montar – riding saddle (explicit)
  • aparejar la silla – to saddle up

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "silla" in Spanish:

chair→riding equipment→saddle→seat→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: silla

Question 1 of 2

Which of these phrases correctly uses 'silla' to describe a piece of furniture?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
sillón(armchair) — Noun
sillería(set of chairs) — Noun
sillita(small chair (diminutive)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
villaarcilla
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin word *sella*, which simply meant 'seat' or 'stool.' It's related to the idea of sitting down.

First recorded: Around the 11th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: cadeiraItalian: sedia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'silla' the same as 'asiento'?

'Silla' refers to the physical piece of furniture (the chair itself). 'Asiento' is a more general term for 'seat' or 'place to sit,' like a reserved spot on a plane or bus.

How do I say 'rocking chair'?

You would say 'silla mecedora' or sometimes just 'mecedora.' 'Mecedora' comes from the verb 'mecer' (to rock).