Spanish Conversation · Level 13
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Spanish word
silla
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈsiʝa/
Meaning
- feminine nounchair
Example
Siéntate en la silla.
Sit down on the chair.
More examples
La silla de la cocina está libre.
The kitchen chair is free.
Core concept
Single-seat piece of furniture for one person, often with legs and sometimes a backrest.
Common phrases
sentarse en la silla
sit on the chair
silla de ruedas
wheelchair
silla de oficina
office chair
Similar words
asiento: A place or device for sitting in general, from a fixed spot to a movable seating surface.
sillón: A roomy, cushioned armchair with supportive armrests and a soft seat for lounging.
banco: A long, backless piece of seating furniture that seats several people in a row.
taburete: A small, backless stool or seat that is easy to carry and store.
Definition in Spanish
Asiento para una sola persona, pensado para sentarse junto a una mesa o en una habitación; suele tener patas y a veces respaldo.
Word origin
From Latin sella 'seat', entering Spanish through regular Iberian sound changes to become silla and forming compounds like silla de comedor to specify use.
Usage tips
- Spanish ll is usually pronounced like English y, so silla sounds roughly 'SEE-ya' rather than 'SIL-la'.
Related words
- sillónarmchairnoun
- sillitasmall chairnoun