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    Sillón (en. Armchair)

    /siˈjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A wide and comfortable seat that may have arms and a backrest.
    The armchair in the living room is very comfortable for reading.
    El sillón en la sala es muy cómodo para leer.
    Furniture used for resting or relaxing.
    I like to sit in the armchair after a long day.
    Me gusta sentarme en el sillón después de un largo día.
    It can be part of a furniture set.
    We bought an armchair that matches the sofa.
    Compramos un sillón a juego con el sofá.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sella', meaning seat.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to sit in the armchair
    To take a break or start to relax.
    sentarse en el sillón
    wingback chair
    Armchair with headrests that protects from the cold.
    sillón de orejas
    on the armchair
    Reference to being at home, in a comfortable place.
    en el sillón

    Related Words

    seat
    A structure on which one can sit.
    asiento
    easy chair
    A smaller and lighter type of armchair.
    butaca
    sofa
    Similar furniture but designed for more than one person.
    sofá

    Slang Meanings

    Armchair that is too comfortable and makes it difficult to get up.
    That armchair is a 'trampoline' to not move from home.
    Ese sillón es un 'trampolín' para no moverse de casa.
    Armchair used for watching television.
    I have a 'TV armchair' where I spend hours watching series.
    Tengo un 'sillón de tele' donde paso horas viendo series.