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"Sillón" is a noun which is often translated as "armchair", and "sofá" is a noun which is often translated as "sofa". Learn more about the difference between "sillón" and "sofá" below.
el sillón(
see
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yohn
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. armchair
Ese sillón se ve cómodo.That armchair looks comfortable.
b. easy chair
Me compré un sillón con el reposapiés a juego.I bought an easy chair with a matching foot rest.
2. (rocker)
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
(Caribbean)
Regionalism used in Paraguay
(Paraguay)
Regionalism used in Uruguay
(Uruguay)
a. rocking chair
Necesito un sillón para la habitación del bebé.I need a rocking chair for the baby's nursery.
a. couch
Me gusta tu sillón.I like your couch.
b. sofa
El gato lleno el sillón de pelusa.The cat covered the sofa in fluff.
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el sofá(
soh
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fah
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. sofa
Este sofá es muy cómodo.This sofa is very comfortable.
b. couch
Me quedé dormida en el sofá.I fell asleep on the couch.
c. settee
Pasó toda la tarde viendo televisión en el sofá.He spent all afternoon watching TV on the settee.
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