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How to Say "auditorium" in Spanish

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auditorio

ow-dee-TOH-ryohau̯ðiˈtoɾjo

nounA2general
Use 'auditorio' when referring to the entire physical building or room designated for performances, lectures, or assemblies.
A large, empty hall with rows of red velvet seats facing a wooden stage with a red curtain.

Examples

El auditorio de la escuela es muy grande.

The school auditorium is very big.

Nos vemos en la puerta del auditorio a las ocho.

We'll meet at the auditorium door at eight.

Este auditorio tiene una acústica increíble para el piano.

This auditorium has incredible acoustics for the piano.

Gender Check

Since this word ends in -o, it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.

Auditorio vs. Audiencia

Mistake: “Voy a la audiencia para ver el concierto.”

Correction: Voy al auditorio para ver el concierto.

sala

SAH-lahˈsala

nounB1general
Use 'sala' when referring to a specific, numbered hall or room within a larger venue, often used for conferences or smaller performances.
A clean, orderly public waiting room with several rows of connected chairs and a closed door.

Examples

La conferencia será en la sala número cinco.

The conference will be in room number five.

Compramos boletos para la sala de conciertos.

We bought tickets for the concert hall.

El paciente fue trasladado a la sala de urgencias.

The patient was moved to the emergency room/ward.

Auditorio vs. Sala

The most common mistake is using 'auditorio' when you mean a specific, numbered room. Remember that 'sala' is used for specific halls or rooms within a larger complex, while 'auditorio' refers to the entire performance space.

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