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"Chair" in Spanish: silla
la silla
A chair is la silla (SEE-yah). It is feminine. Ask ¿Hay una silla libre? when you need a free seat.
In a crowded café
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How to pronounce silla
Say it
SEE-yah
/ˈsi.ʝa/
Two syllables: SEE-yah. The ll in silla sounds like y in yes in most of Latin America.
"Chair" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la silla | chair A regular chair at a table or desk. | A regular chair at a table or desk. |
| una silla libre | a free chair Asking if a seat is available. | Asking if a seat is available. |
| la silla alta | high chair / tall stool Context decides: baby high chair or bar stool. | Context decides: baby high chair or bar stool. |
| la silla de ruedas | wheelchair A fixed phrase with silla. | A fixed phrase with silla. |
How to use silla in real life
- 1In a crowded café
¿Está libre esta silla?
Is this chair free?
A polite way to check a seat.
- 2Setting up for guests
Traigo otra silla de la cocina.
I'll bring another chair from the kitchen.
Otra silla when you need one more.
- 3At the table
Siéntate en esa silla, por favor.
Sit in that chair, please.
Esa silla points to a specific seat.
Mistakes English speakers make with silla
Incorrect: El silla está rota.
Correct: La silla está rota.
Silla is feminine. Say la silla.
Incorrect: Necesito un chair.
Correct: Necesito una silla.
Use silla, not the English word chair.
Good to know
Silla is a chair with a back. A stool without a silla back is often un banco or un taburete. In much of Latin America, ll in silla sounds like y.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding seats in a waiting room
ChatPal
Hay una silla junto a la ventana.
There's a chair by the window.
You
Gracias. ¿Puedo mover la silla?
Thanks. May I move the chair?
ChatPal
Claro, como quieras.
Sure, however you like.
You
Perfecto. Aquí está bien.
Perfect. Here is fine.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Chair" in Spanish
Is silla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la silla, una silla cómoda.
How do you pronounce ll in silla?
In most of Latin America, like y: SEE-yah.
Is a sofa a silla?
No. A sofa is un sofá. Silla is a chair.
How do I ask for a free chair?
¿Hay una silla libre? or ¿Está libre esta silla?
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