Salita (en. Little room)

/saˈlita/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A small room, often used for meetings or specific activities.
We are going to meet in the small room of the house.
Vamos a reunirnos en la salita de la casa.
Space that serves as a small lounge.
The small room has a sofa and a coffee table.
La salita tiene un sofá y una mesa de café.
A cozy place to receive visitors.
She decorated the small room with plants and paintings.
Ella decoró la salita con plantas y cuadros.

Etymology

Diminutive of 'sala', with the suffix '-ita' indicating small size.

Common Phrases and Expressions

living room
Area of the house designated for rest and socializing.
salita de estar
playroom
Room designated for children to play.
salita de juego

Related Words

room
Enclosed space, larger than a small room.
sala
large room
Spacious room designated for events or meetings.
salón
bedroom
Space within a building used for sleeping or living.
habitación

Slang Meanings

A small and cozy place where good times are spent.
Let's go to the small room, there we can talk quietly.
Vamos a la salita, ahí podemos platicar tranquilos.
Intimate space for romantic encounters.
The small room has become our refuge.
La salita se ha vuelto nuestro refugio.