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"Sofa" in Spanish: sofá
el sofá
A sofa is el sofá (soh-FAH). It is masculine. Keep the accent on á. Sit en el sofá.
How to pronounce sofá: audio and sound guideInviting someone to sit
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How to pronounce sofá
Say it
soh-FAH
/soˈfa/
Two syllables: soh-FAH. Stress FAH. Write sofá with an accent.
"Sofa" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el sofá | sofa / couch Standard word for a couch. | Standard word for a couch. |
| en el sofá | on the sofa Saying where someone is sitting. | Saying where someone is sitting. |
| el sofá cama | sofa bed A sofa that opens into a bed. | A sofa that opens into a bed. |
| el sillón | armchair A single seat; not the full sofa. | A single seat; not the full sofa. |
How to use sofá in real life
- 1Inviting someone to sit
Siéntate en el sofá.
Sit on the sofa.
En el sofá is the usual place phrase.
- 2Moving furniture
El sofá es muy pesado.
The sofa is very heavy.
El sofá is masculine.
- 3Describing a room
Hay un sofá azul en la sala.
There is a blue sofa in the living room.
Un sofá azul matches masculine gender.
Mistakes English speakers make with sofá
Incorrect: La sofá es cómoda.
Correct: El sofá es cómodo.
Sofá is masculine. Say el sofá.
Incorrect: Me siento en el sofa.
Correct: Me siento en el sofá.
Write sofá with the accent on á.
Good to know
Good to knowSofá is used across Latin America for the living-room couch. Sillón is usually one armchair. Guests often sit first on the sofá.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Settling in after arriving
ChatPal
Dejen las bolsas junto al sofá.
Leave the bags by the sofa.
You
¿Puedo sentarme en el sofá?
May I sit on the sofa?
ChatPal
Claro. Ustedes están en su casa.
Of course. Make yourselves at home.
You
Gracias. Qué cómodo.
Thanks. So comfortable.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sofa" in Spanish
Is sofá masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el sofá, un sofá grande.
Why does sofá have an accent?
The stress falls on FAH, so write sofá.
Is sillón the same as sofá?
No. Sillón is usually one armchair; sofá seats more people.
How do you say on the sofa?
En el sofá.
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