la
/ˈsiʎa/ ES
/ˈsiʝa/ MX
Translation
chair
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Word origin
From Latin sella ('seat, chair'), from sedere ('to sit'). The same root gives English sedentary and the related word sedan.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sella
- English cognates
- sedentary, sedan
Grammar
Examples
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Pull the chair up to the table.
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We need six more chairs for the dinner.
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He uses a wheelchair since the accident.
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She left her jacket on top of the chair.
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This chair is very uncomfortable for working.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 10: silla, saltar, laboratorio and 7 more words.