Diván (en. Divan)

/diˈβan/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition_text: Furniture used for sitting or reclining.

Example_sentence: There is a very comfortable divan in the living room.

En la sala hay un diván muy cómodo.

Definition_text: Refers to a place of rest or relaxation.

Example_sentence: After a long day, I like to rest on the divan.

Después de un largo día, me gusta descansar en el diván.

Definition_text: Used in interior design contexts.

Example_sentence: The divan complements the decoration of the living room.

El diván complementa la decoración del salón.

Etymology_origin: From Hispanic Arabic 'dībā', which comes from Classical Arabic 'dībā'.

Phrase: family divan

Meaning: Reference to a divan used by all members of the household.

diván de la familia

Phrase: to throw oneself on the divan

Meaning: Expression that means to rest or relax on a divan.

tirarse en el diván

Phrase: psychological divan

Meaning: Term used in psychology, often associated with therapy sessions.

diván psicológico

Related_word: armchair

Description: Large and comfortable chair, usually with arms.

sillón

Related_word: sofa

Description: Furniture for sitting, larger than an armchair.

sofá

Related_word: pouf

Description: Padded seat, usually without a backrest.

puf

Meaning: Colloquial term to refer to someone who behaves in a pretentious manner.

Example: Since winning the contest, she has become a real diva.

Desde que ganó el concurso, se ha vuelto un verdadero diván.

Meaning: Used in the context of people seeking excessive attention.

Example: She's always the center of attention, she looks like a diva.

Siempre está en el centro de atención, parece un diván.