Sofá (en. Sofa)

/soˈfa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Upholstered furniture for sitting, which may have arms and a backrest.

The sofa in the living room is very comfortable.

El sofá en la sala es muy cómodo.

Furniture designed for rest and conversation at home.

I invited my friends to sit on the sofa.

Invité a mis amigos a sentarse en el sofá.

A place where people often watch movies or relax.

We fell asleep on the sofa while watching the movie.

Nos quedamos dormidos en el sofá mientras veíamos la película.

From Hispanic Arabic *ṣuffa*, and this from Classical Arabic صُفَّة (ṣuffa), meaning 'bench' or 'platform'.

to be on the sofa

Indicates a relaxed or carefree position.

estar en el sofá

to buy a sofa

Reference to acquiring a piece of furniture for the living room.

comprar un sofá

to take out the sofa

Implies moving a sofa from one place to another, usually for cleaning.

sacar el sofá

sofa bed

Sofa that converts into a bed.

sofá cama

pillow

Soft element used for greater comfort when sitting or resting.

almohada

furniture

Useful object in the home that serves various functions.

mueble

Someone's home sofa, where quiet moments are spent.

I always sit on Juan's sofa when I go to his house.

Siempre me siento en el sofá de Juan cuando voy a su casa.

Sofa used for resting, generally at home.

The living room sofa is perfect for naps.

El sofá de la sala es perfecto para las siestas.