Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
salón
Pronunciation
IPA/saˈlon/
Meaning
- masculine nounliving room
Example
Nos relajamos en el salón después de cenar.
We relax in the living room after dinner.
More examples
Los niños juegan en el salón por la tarde.
The children play in the living room in the afternoon.
Core concept
A comfortable room in a house for sitting, relaxing, and receiving visitors.
Common phrases
muebles del salón
living room furniture
sofá del salón
living room sofa
televisión en el salón
living room television
Similar words
sala: Room in a house for everyday sitting, casual visits, and informal relaxation.
comedor: Room with a dining table set aside for eating meals.
cocina: Room used for cooking and preparing food.
cuarto: Enclosed individual room in a building used for sleeping, storage, or work.
Definition in Spanish
Habitación de una casa destinada a estar y relajarse con la familia y a recibir visitas.
Word origin
Borrowed from French salon, ultimately from Italian salone (an augmentative of sala 'room'), which emphasizes a larger or more formal room.
Usage tips
- English salon often names a beauty parlor, while Spanish salón alone usually denotes a living room or reception space.
Other meanings
- parlornoun
- reception roomnoun
- hallnoun
Related words
- saloncitosmall living roomnoun