Salon-comedor

Question

Reading through a book recently I discovered the term "Salon-comedor" I was told that this is a room that is very common in latin culture.

I was wondering if it would be acceptable for this method to also be used for other combination rooms like ático-dormitorio or if this was something that was more about the culture.

Would it be more normal to say "mi casa tiene una ático que usamos para un dormitorio"?

Answer 1

"Salón comedor" is more often written without the dash, and it is very common.

I was wondering if it would be acceptable for this method to also be used for other combination rooms like ático-dormitorio or if this was something that was more about the culture.

If the combination is unusual, the dash is used to show this.

Would it be more normal to say "mi casa tiene una ático que usamos para un dormitorio"?

"...usamos de dormitorio".

Thanks for the answer and thanks for the corrections - AlanFielding, May 7, 2011