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How to Say "footstool" in Spanish

The Spanish word forfootstoolis banquilloA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
nounA2
furniture
A row of empty seats on a sports sideline under a bright stadium light.

Examples

El jugador estrella empezó el partido en el banquillo.

The star player started the game on the bench.

Usa un banquillo para alcanzar los libros.

Use a small stool to reach the books.

El entrenador siempre está gritando desde el banquillo.

The coach is always shouting from the sidelines.

The 'Small' Ending

The ending '-illo' is used to make the base word 'banco' (bench) feel smaller or more specific.

Always Masculine

Even if the stool is small, 'banquillo' always uses masculine articles like 'el' or 'un'.

Don't just use 'Banco'

Mistake:El jugador está en el banco.

Correction: El jugador está en el banquillo.

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