Sillas (en. Chairs)

/ˈsi.jas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Furniture for sitting that has a backrest.
I sat in the chairs on the terrace.
Me senté en las sillas de la terraza.
Instrument used for education in classrooms.
The chairs in the classroom are very comfortable.
Las sillas en el aula son muy cómodas.
Special chairs for events such as conferences.
They placed extra chairs for the attendees of the event.
Colocaron sillas extra para los asistentes al evento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'sedilia', which means 'seat'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wheelchair
Auxiliary device for people with reduced mobility.
silla de ruedas
electric chair
Chair used for carrying out the death penalty.
silla eléctrica
dining chair
Chair intended to be used in the dining room.
silla de comedor

Related Words

seat
Object for sitting, can refer to various types.
asiento
furniture
Object that is part of the furnishings of a house.
mueble
velvet
Type of soft fabric often used in elegant chairs.
terciopelo

Slang Meanings

Armchair
That armchair is much more comfortable than regular chairs.
Ese sillón es mucho más cómodo que las sillas normales.
Magic chair
Let's go to the fair to try the magic chair.
Vamos a la feria a probar la silla mágica.