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sala

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈsɑɫə// sala

n. a room or hall used for eating, sleeping, or meeting people. It is a common word in Spanish-speaking countries for a living room or dining area.

n. a room or hall designated for specific domestic or social activities, such as dining, sleeping, or receiving guests. Often used in the context of Spanish-speaking legal or architectural terminology to describe a specific functional space within a residence.


SIMPLE

The family gathered in the sala to watch the game.

CONTEXTUAL

The apartment consists of a small kitchen, a bedroom, and a large sala that serves as both a living room and a dining area.

COMPLEX

In many traditional Spanish-speaking homes, the sala is the central hub of the household, designed to facilitate both formal entertaining and casual family gatherings.

Etymology 1

From Spanish sala, from Germanic. Compare Swedish sal. Doublet of salle and sale.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Thai ศาลา (sǎa-laa), ultimately from Sanskrit शाला (śālā, “hall”).

Etymology 3

Borrowed from Hindi साला (sālā).

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