Sella (en. Seal)

/ˈse.ʎa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Seat designed to be placed on the back of an animal, which helps the rider mount and control the animal.

The saddle on my horse is very comfortable for long rides.

La sella de mi caballo es muy cómoda para largos recorridos.

Part of the saddle that rests on the horse's back.

Make sure the saddle is well adjusted before mounting.

Asegúrate de que la sella esté bien ajustada antes de montar.

Element used in horse riding, which allows the rider to sit and balance while riding.

Choose a suitable saddle for your riding style.

Elige una sella adecuada para tu estilo de monta.

From the Latin 'sedāla', meaning seat.

saddle for riding

Seat designed for riding a horse.

sella de montar

properly fitted saddle

Saddle that is well placed on the horse's back.

sella ajustada

comfortable saddle

Saddle that provides comfort to the rider.

sella cómoda

horse

Animal commonly used for riding.

caballo

rider

Person who rides a horse.

jinete

saddle set

Set of the saddle and other elements used for riding.

montura

Referring to a seat in general.

That chair is more comfortable than a saddle.

Esa silla es más cómoda que una sella.

Colloquial expression to refer to uncomfortable situations.

That meeting was an uncomfortable saddle.

Esa reunión fue una sella incómoda.