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"Cuarto" is an adjective which is often translated as "fourth", and "salón" is a noun which is often translated as "living room". Learn more about the difference between "cuarto" and "salón" below.
cuarto, el cuarto(
kwahr
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toh
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. fourth
Entra al edificio y toma el ascensor al cuarto piso.Enter the building and take the elevator to the fourth floor.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
el salón(
sah
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lohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. living room
Mi abuela solo nos dejaba jugar en el salón cuando afuera estaba lloviendo.My grandmother only let us play in the living room when it was raining outside.
b. parlor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La boda tendrá lugar en el salón de nuestra casa familiar.The wedding will take place in the parlor of our family house.
c. sitting room (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Tras la cena, podemos tomar una copa en el salón.After dinner, we can have a drink in the sitting room.
d. lounge (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En el salón tenían un retrato enorme de toda la familia.They had a huge family portrait in the lounge.
a. hall
La recepción se celebró en el salón del hotel.The reception was held in the hall of the hotel.
b. function room
Este salón es ideal para conferencias ya que puede albergar hasta 300 personas.This function room is perfect for conferences since it can hold up to 300 people.
3. (education) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
4. (fair)
a. show
Esta semana se celebra en la capital el salón del libro infantil.The children's book show is taking place this week in the capital.
b. exhibition
Encontré mi traje de novia en el salón de novias.I found my wedding dress at the bridal exhibition.
