Salas (en. Rooms)
/'salas/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Enclosed spaces within a house or building used for specific activities.
The house has three rooms: living room, dining room, and game room.
La casa tiene tres salas: sala de estar, sala de comedor y sala de juegos.
Salons or places where events take place.
The wedding will take place in one of the hotel’s halls.
La boda se celebrará en una de las salas del hotel.
Rooms intended for the exhibition or showing of artistic or cinematic works.
The museum's halls were filled with stunning works of art.
Las salas del museo estaban llenas de obras de arte impresionantes.
Etymology
From Latin 'sala', which means 'salon' or 'large room'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
waiting room
A place where people wait before being attended to.
sala de espera
meeting room
A space designated for conducting work meetings.
sala de reuniones
cinema room
A place where movies are screened for the public.
sala de cine
Related Words
room
Enclosed space that can have multiple uses.
sala
salon
Large and comfortable room, often used to receive guests.
salón
stay
Room in a dwelling, especially intended for living or staying.
estancia
Slang Meanings
It refers to a place for socializing or spending time.
Let’s go to the room to relax for a while.
Vamos a la sala a relajarnos un rato.
It can refer to an entertainment space, such as a bar or club.
Last night we were at a party room dancing.
Anoche estuvimos en una sala de fiestas bailando.