Today’s Spanish word of the day is “sala”.
It’s a feminine noun meaning “room”, especially a living room or a large public hall such as a concert hall or gallery.
The word “sala” comes from an old Germanic word which referred to a building with just one room. The English words “salon” and “saloon” come from the same root.
Some common uses of the word “sala” include the following:
- Sala de estar – Living room
- Sala de espera – Waiting room
- Sala de emergencias/urgencias – Emergency room
- Sala de reuniones – Meeting room
- Sala de conferencias – Conference room
- Sala de cine – Movie theater (screening room)
- Sala de conciertos – Concert hall
- Sala de exposiciones – Exhibition hall or gallery
Example sentences
Vamos a decorar la sala para la fiesta.
We’re going to decorate the living room for the party.
Hay una sala de espera en el consultorio médico.
There’s a waiting room at the doctor’s office.
El acusado fue llevado a la sala del tribunal.
The defendant was taken to the courtroom.
La sala de conferencias está en el segundo piso.
The conference room is on the second floor.
Ella tiene una sala de estar muy acogedora en su casa.
She has a very cozy living room in her house.
