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"Sala de estar" is a noun which is often translated as "living room", and "salón" is a noun which is also often translated as "living room". Learn more about the difference between "sala de estar" and "salón" below.
la sala de estar(
sah
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lah
deh
ehs
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tahr
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. living room
En mi casa, la sala de estar está separada del comedor.In my house, the living room is separated from the dining room.
b. sitting room
Pasamos la tarde charlando y relajados en el sofá de la sala de estar.We spent the whole evening talking and relaxing on the sofa in the sitting room.
c. lounge
Instalamos una televisión en la pared de la sala de estar.We installed a TV on the wall in the lounge.
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.
