Spanish Conversation · Level 94
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Spanish word
sillín
Pronunciation
IPA/siˈʝin/
Meaning
- masculine nounbicycle seat
Example
El sillín está demasiado bajo.
The bicycle seat is too low.
More examples
Ajusta el sillín antes de salir.
Adjust the bicycle seat before leaving.
Core concept
Narrow padded saddle that supports a rider while pedaling.
Common phrases
ajustar el sillín
adjust the bicycle seat
subir el sillín
raise the bicycle seat
Similar words
asiento: Flat seat in furniture or vehicles used for sitting.
silla: Upright seat with a backrest and legs designed for one person.
Definition in Spanish
Asiento pequeño y específico de la bicicleta, diseñado para apoyar al ciclista durante la pedalada.
Word origin
From Spanish silla 'chair' plus the diminutive suffix -ín (from Latin sella 'seat'), originally 'little chair' and now used for a bicycle seat.
Usage tips
- Bike shops use phrases like 'subir el sillín' and 'bajar el sillín' for height adjustments, and the plural loses the accent: sillines.