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"Living room" in Spanish: sala
la sala
A living room is la sala (SAH-lah). It is feminine. Some speakers say la sala de estar for the same room.
Calling family to eat
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How to pronounce sala
Say it
SAH-lah
/ˈsa.la/
Two syllables: SAH-lah. Stress the first. Both vowels are open and clear.
"Living room" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sala | living room Everyday word for the main sitting room. | Everyday word for the main sitting room. |
| la sala de estar | living room A clearer full form in some regions. | A clearer full form in some regions. |
| en la sala | in the living room Saying where people are sitting. | Saying where people are sitting. |
| la sala grande | the big living room Describing space in a home. | Describing space in a home. |
How to use sala in real life
- 1Calling family to eat
Los niños están en la sala.
The kids are in the living room.
En la sala marks where people are.
- 2Rearranging furniture
Ponemos el sofá en la sala.
We're putting the sofa in the living room.
A simple furniture phrase with sala.
- 3Hosting guests
Pasen a la sala, por favor.
Come into the living room, please.
A polite host phrase using ustedes: pasen.
Mistakes English speakers make with sala
Incorrect: El sala es cómoda.
Correct: La sala es cómoda.
Sala is feminine. Say la sala.
Incorrect: Estamos en el living.
Correct: Estamos en la sala.
Prefer sala over English living in Spanish.
Good to know
Sala is the usual living-room word in much of Latin America. Sala de estar is also fine. Guests often sit first in the sala before dinner.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Welcoming friends over
ChatPal
Dejen las bolsas en la sala.
Leave the bags in the living room.
You
¿Nos sentamos en la sala?
Shall we sit in the living room?
ChatPal
Sí. Traigo agua en un momento.
Yes. I'll bring water in a moment.
You
Gracias. Qué cómodo está.
Thanks. It's so comfortable.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Living room" in Spanish
Is sala masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la sala, una sala amplia.
Is sala de estar different?
Same idea. Sala alone is often enough.
How do you pronounce sala?
SAH-lah. Stress the first syllable.
Can sala mean a hall or event room?
Yes, in other contexts. At home, sala means living room.
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