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sofá

so-FAH/soˈfa/

“sofá” means “sofa” in Spanish (A long, upholstered seat for several people.).

sofa, couch

Also: settee
NounmA1
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A plush, long, brightly colored sofa with thick cushions.

📝 In Action

Me encanta leer en el sofá después de trabajar.

A1

I love reading on the sofa after work.

¿Podemos mover el sofá a la otra pared?

A1

Can we move the couch to the other wall?

Compramos un sofá muy cómodo para la sala.

A2

We bought a very comfortable sofa for the living room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • sillón (armchair)
  • canapé (settee (often smaller))
  • diván (divan, couch (often without a back))

Common Collocations

  • sofá cama – sofa bed
  • sofá de piel – leather sofa
  • tirarse en el sofá – to flop down on the couch

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sofá" in Spanish:

couch→settee→sofa→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sofá

Question 1 of 2

Which article is correctly used with 'sofá'?

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👥 Word Family▼
mueble(piece of furniture) — Noun
cojín(cushion) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cafépapá
📚 Etymology▼

The word 'sofá' comes from the Arabic word 'suffah,' which referred to a raised platform or bench covered with rugs or cushions. It traveled through Turkish and French before arriving in Spanish, keeping its meaning of a comfortable place to sit.

First recorded: 18th century (in modern Spanish usage)

Cognates (Related words)

English: sofaFrench: sofa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'sofá' masculine if it ends in -a?

This is one of the classic exceptions to the Spanish gender rules! 'Sofá' is masculine because it came into Spanish from Arabic, where its original form dictated its gender. You must use 'el' (el sofá) with it.