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"Salón" is a noun which is often translated as "living room", and "aula" is a noun which is often translated as "classroom". Learn more about the difference between "salón" and "aula" below.
el salón(
sah
-
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.
el aula(
ow
-
lah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (schoolroom)
2. (auditorium)
a. lecture hall
No me gusta tomar clases en el aula 4 porque huele raro.I don't like taking classes in lecture hall 4 because it smells weird.
b. lecture theatre (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Mi siguiente clase es en el aula 10.My next class is in lecture theatre 10.
