A plush, long, brightly colored sofa with thick cushions.

sofá

so-FAH

nounmA1

sofa?A long, upholstered seat for several people.,couch?General term for a comfortable, long seat.

Also:settee?More formal or traditional term.

📝 In Action

Me encanta leer en el sofá después de trabajar.

I love reading on the sofa after work.

¿Podemos mover el sofá a la otra pared?

Can we move the couch to the other wall?

Compramos un sofá muy cómodo para la sala.

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

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun Rule Breaker

Even though 'sofá' ends in the letter -a, it is a masculine word. This means you must always use 'el' (el sofá) or 'un' (un sofá) with it. This pattern often applies to words borrowed from Arabic or Greek.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Incorrect Gender

Mistake: "La sofá es grande."

Correction: El sofá es grande. (Remember to use 'el' and masculine adjectives if they change form, although 'grande' stays the same.)

⭐ Usage Tips

Comparing 'Sofá' and 'Sillón'

'Sofá' is the standard term for a couch that seats multiple people. 'Sillón' is usually a large, comfortable chair intended for one person (an armchair).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: sofá

Question 1 of 2

Which article is correctly used with 'sofá'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

mueble(piece of furniture) - noun

cojín(cushion) - noun

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.