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/siˈʎon/ ES
/siˈʝon/ MX
Translation
armchair
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Word origin
An augmentative of silla ('chair'), from Latin sella ('seat'), from sedere ('to sit').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sella
- English cognates
- saddle
Grammar
Examples
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My grandfather fell asleep in the armchair after lunch.
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We bought a new armchair for the living room.
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Are you sitting on the sofa or in the armchair?
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The cat always sleeps in the armchair by the window.
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This armchair is very comfortable for reading at night.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 42, lesson 10: sillón, cría, je and 7 more words.