Butaca (en. Armchair)

/buˈtaka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Large, padded chair with a backrest that is often used in homes and theaters.

I sat in the movie theater seat to enjoy the film.

Me senté en la butaca del cine para disfrutar de la película.

Individual seat in a theater or cinema.

The chair I sat in had an excellent view of the stage.

La butaca en la que me senté tenía una excelente vista del escenario.

In some contexts, it refers to a chair with a special design, like those used in offices.

The designer chose an ergonomic chair to improve comfort while working.

El diseñador eligió una butaca ergonómica para mejorar la comodidad al trabajar.

From the Hispano-Arabic 'butāqa', which means seat or chair.

movie seat

Seat located in a movie theater.

butaca de cine

recliner

Chair that can be adjusted to lean back.

butaca reclinable

office chair

Chair designed for use in workspaces.

butaca de oficina

armchair

Large and comfortable chair, generally with armrests.

sillón

chair

Seat with a backrest, normally for one person.

silla

comfortable chair

Chair designed in such a way that it can be used comfortably for a long time.

silla cómoda

Comfort seat at home.

I like to watch television from my favorite chair.

Me gusta ver televisión desde mi butaca favorita.

Refers to a position of comfort.

I was in my chair and didn't want to move.

Estaba en mi butaca y no quería moverme.