Salón (en. Lounge)

/saˈlon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Large room intended for the gathering of people.

The living room was decorated for the party.

El salón estaba decorado para la fiesta.

Part of a house, generally intended to receive visitors.

We sat in the living room to watch television.

Nos sentamos en el salón a ver la televisión.

Specific room in an establishment, such as a beauty salon.

I have an appointment at the beauty salon for a haircut.

Tengo una cita en el salón de belleza para un corte de cabello.

From the Latin 'salone', which means 'room' or 'large hall'.

classroom

Space intended for education and teaching.

salón de clases

beauty salon

Establishment where personal care services are provided.

salón de belleza

auditorium

Room used for events, conferences, or shows.

salón de actos

dining room

Space that combines dining and living room functions.

salón comedor

recreation room

Place intended for playful and recreational activities.

salón recreativo

In some contexts, it may refer to an informal meeting place.

Let's go to the living room to chat for a while.

Vamos al salón a charlar un rato.

In youth slang, it can be used to refer to a house party.

I'm hosting a get-together this Friday; everyone is invited.

Hago un salón este viernes, están todos invitados.