la
feminine
/ˈsala/
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Translation
room, living room, hall
Word origin
From a Germanic source, Frankish or Gothic sal ('hall, room, dwelling'), borrowed into Romance.
- Origin
- Frankish
- Root
- sal
- English cognates
- salon, saloon
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralsalas
Examples
reunio .
The family gathered in the living room to watch the film.
tercer .
There is a waiting room on the third floor of the building.
periodistas .
The courtroom was full of journalists during the trial.
conciertos .
The concert hall was completely full last night.
.
They painted the living room a light blue colour.
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