Salas (en. Room)
/sah-lahs/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A space inside a home or building that is typically used for various purposes.
The living room was filled with guests at the wedding.
Ang salas ay puno ng mga bisita sa kasal.
A part of the house where family activities take place.
We love to gather in the living room every Sunday.
Mahilig tayong magtipun-tipon sa salas tuwing Linggo.
A common room used without a specific purpose.
The living room was neatly arranged for the arrival of guests.
Ang salas ay maayos na inayos para sa pagdating ng mga bisita.
Etymology
Spanish; derived from sal, meaning a room or space.
Common Phrases and Expressions
living room of the house
Refers to the main room or space within a home where family activities take place.
salas ng bahay
Related Words
home
Where people live, including the living room as part of it.
tahanan
lifestyle
Refers to living within a home, including the usage of living rooms.
pamumuhay
Slang Meanings
a chill place that serves as a hangout.
Where are we meeting later? Mark said it's going to be at their hangout spot.
Saan tayo meeting mamaya? Sabi kasi ni Mark, sa salas daw nila.
a hangout place where drinking or eating happens.
We went to the hangout after work, we had some drinks that were really relaxing.
Pumunta kami sa salas after ng trabaho, nag-inuman kami ng nakaka-relax.
a space for games or activities.
In this hangout, there are always board games and video games.
Dito sa salas, laging may mga board games at video games.