Spanish Conversation · Level 12
90 words
Spanish word
sala
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsala/
Meaning
- feminine nounliving room
Example
Comemos en la sala todos los días.
We eat in the living room every day.
More examples
La sala acogedora es mi lugar favorito para descansar.
The cozy living room is my favorite place to relax.
Core concept
Shared family room used for socializing and rest.
Common phrases
sala acogedora
cozy living room
sala de estar
living room
Similar words
salón: Large, often formal room used for social gatherings and events.
sala de estar: Everyday sitting room with sofas and chairs for family relaxation.
sala de visitas: Room kept mainly for receiving and entertaining visitors.
comedor: Room with a table for eating meals together.
Definition in Spanish
Espacio común de la casa donde se recibe a visitas y se realizan actividades de descanso y convivencia.
Word origin
Borrowed into Spanish from Late Latin sala (from Germanic *salą), originally denoting a hall or assembly room and later narrowing to the living-room sense.
Usage tips
- Sala commonly forms compounds such as sala de estar, sala de espera (waiting room), and sala de conferencias, so check the noun after sala de to know which kind of room is meant.