Divanes (en. Divans)

/di'βanes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A type of sofa or furniture for resting.
In the living room, there are two very comfortable divans.
En la sala hay dos divanes muy cómodos.
A place to relax and socialize.
We decided to sit on the park divans.
Decidimos sentarnos en los divanes del parque.

Etymology

From Arabic 'dīwān', meaning 'place of gathering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sit on the divan
To relax or rest on a divan.
sentarse en el diván
massage divan
A divan specifically designed for receiving massages.
diván de masaje
style divan
A divan that has a prominent aesthetic appearance.
diván de estilo

Related Words

sofa
Similar furniture, used for sitting.
sofá
bed
Furniture used for sleeping, which may resemble a divan in some styles.
cama
lounge chair
Foldable furniture used for reclining outdoors.
reposera

Slang Meanings

Friends' divan
Let's go to the friends' divan to hang out.
Vamos al diván de los amigos a pasar el rato.
Resting divan
After a long day, my resting divan is the best.
Después de un largo día, mi diván de descanso es lo mejor.