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How to Say "chamber" in Spanish

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cámara

NounB1Formal
Use 'cámara' when referring to a formal room, especially a legislative or governmental body like a parliament or congress.

Examples

El parlamento se reúne en la cámara alta para debatir la propuesta.

The parliament meets in the upper chamber to debate the proposal.

celda

SELL-dahˈsel.da

nounB1General
Use 'celda' for a small, enclosed space, such as a prison cell, a monk's cell, or a compartment in a larger structure like a beehive or battery.
A simplified illustration of a biological cell, showing a spherical structure with a central nucleus and various internal organelles.

Examples

El prisionero pasó muchos años en su oscura celda.

The prisoner spent many years in his dark cell.

La célula es la unidad básica de la vida, pero en español técnico también usamos 'celda'.

The cell is the basic unit of life, but in technical Spanish we also use 'celda'.

Las abejas construyen celdas hexagonales para almacenar la miel.

Bees build hexagonal cells to store honey.

Celda vs. Célula

While 'célula' (with the accent) is the standard word for biological cells, 'celda' is often preferred in engineering, architecture, and sometimes biology to describe small, structural compartments.

Don't confuse 'cámara' with legislative bodies and 'celda' with small spaces

The most common error is using 'cámara' for any small space or 'celda' when referring to a governmental chamber. Remember 'cámara' is for formal rooms and assemblies, while 'celda' is for confined, often solitary, spaces.

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