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How to Say "lounge" in Spanish

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sala

/SAH-lah//ˈsala/

nounA1common in British English
Use 'sala' when referring to the main living room or family room in a private home where people gather to relax or watch TV.
A comfortable living room scene with a large sofa, a rug, and a small table.

Examples

Mi familia y yo vemos la televisión en la sala.

My family and I watch television in the living room.

Los invitados están esperando en la sala de estar.

The guests are waiting in the living room.

Tenemos un sofá nuevo para la sala.

We have a new sofa for the living room.

Always Feminine: 'la sala'

Like many nouns ending in '-a', 'sala' is a feminine word. This means you'll always use feminine words like 'la', 'una', or 'esta' with it. For example, 'la sala es grande' (the living room is big).

Using 'cuarto' for 'living room'

Mistake: “El sofá está en el cuarto.”

Correction: While 'cuarto' means 'room', it usually refers to a bedroom ('dormitorio'). For the main family room, 'sala' or 'sala de estar' is the best choice. So, you'd say: 'El sofá está en la sala.'

salón

nounA1in a hotel or building
Use 'salón' for a larger, often more formal or public lounge area, such as one found in a hotel, conference center, or a large event space.

Examples

Vamos al salón para ver la película.

Let's go to the lounge to watch the movie.

Sala vs. Salón

The most common mistake is using 'salón' for a typical home living room. Remember that 'sala' is the default for a private residence's main gathering space, while 'salón' usually refers to a more public or expansive lounge.

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