Spanish Conversation · Level 29
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Spanish word
auditorio
Pronunciation
IPA/auðiˈtoɾjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounvenue
Example
¿Dónde está el auditorio?
Where is the venue?
More examples
He comprado entradas para el auditorio.
I bought tickets for the venue.
Core concept
A large hall with rows of seats facing a stage.
Common phrases
en el auditorio
at the venue
entradas para el auditorio
tickets for the venue
concierto en el auditorio
concert at the venue
Similar words
teatro: Venue designed for staged plays and live concerts, often with theatrical lighting and sets.
cine: Movie theater where films are shown on a screen and audiences watch seated in rows.
sala: Room for small-scale activities like lessons, meetings, or workshops.
salón: Large multipurpose room in hotels or schools used for receptions, ceremonies, or meetings.
Definition in Spanish
Sala o recinto amplio destinado a actos públicos como presentaciones, conferencias o conciertos, donde el público se sienta para escuchar o ver a los participantes.
Word origin
From Latin audire 'to hear' plus the suffix -orium 'place', originally meaning 'a place for listening' used for public halls.
Usage tips
- On signs and tickets auditorio usually refers to the main hall or performance space, while smaller rooms are called sala or aula.
Other meanings
- auditoriumnoun
- hallnoun
Opposites
- espacio al aire libreoutdoor spacenoun
Related words
- audiciónhearingnoun
- auditivoauditoryadjective