Sillones (en. Armchairs)

/siˈʎones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large and comfortable chair, generally with arms and backrest.
I like to read in the armchair in the living room.
Me gusta leer en el sillón del salón.
Upholstered furniture for resting, ideal for the living room.
The new armchair goes well with the sofa.
El sillón nuevo combina bien con el sofá.
A popular furniture option in waiting rooms or clinics.
There are several comfortable armchairs in the waiting room.
En la sala de espera hay varios sillones cómodos.

Etymology

From Old Spanish 'sillón', augmentative of 'silla'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wingback chair
Chair with two protrusions on the sides for resting the head.
sillón de orejas
recliner
Chair that allows changing the position of the backrest and footrest.
sillón reclinable
massage chairs
Chairs equipped with mechanisms to provide a massage to the body.
sillones de masaje

Related Words

armchair
Chair with a backrest and arms, similar to an armchair but smaller.
butaca
to function
A term used in the context of well-being and comfort like an armchair.
fungir
upholstery
Fabric that covers an armchair, giving it style and personality.
tapiz

Slang Meanings

Armchair used for napping.
After eating, I lie down in the armchair to sleep for a while.
Después de comer, me echo en el sillón a dormir un rato.
lucky chair.
I always sit in the lucky chair when I watch football.
Siempre me siento en el sillón de la suerte cuando veo el fútbol.