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    Antesala (en. Anteroom)

    /an.te.'sa.la/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Waiting area before entering a main place.
    We waited in the anteroom before being called.
    Esperamos en la antesala antes de ser llamados.
    Room or space with a function preceding another.
    The anteroom of the office is full of magazines.
    La antesala del consultorio está llena de revistas.
    Transition space between the entrance and the interior of a house.
    The anteroom of the house was decorated with family photos.
    La antesala de la casa estaba decorada con fotos familiares.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ante' (before) and 'sala' (hall, room).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    anteroom of an event
    Space where one waits before an important event.
    antesala de un evento
    to be in the anteroom
    To be in a position prior to a change or decision.
    estar en la antesala

    Related Words

    hall
    Spacious and comfortable area for socializing and resting.
    salón
    reception
    Area where visitors or clients are received.
    recepción
    waiting
    Period of time spent inactive waiting for something.
    espera

    Slang Meanings

    Informal waiting area
    The anteroom of the bar is where everyone gathers before entering.
    La antesala del bar es donde todo el mundo se reúne antes de entrar.
    Meeting point before going out
    We decided to wait in the square before going to the party.
    Decidimos hacer la antesala en la plaza antes de ir a la fiesta.