el
masculine
/siˈʎon/
#3978 of 5,000 Core 5000
Translation
armchair
Word origin
An augmentative of silla ('chair'), from Latin sella ('seat'), from sedere ('to sit').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- sella
- English cognates
- saddle
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralsillones
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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