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"Sofá" is a noun which is often translated as "sofa", and "silla" is a noun which is often translated as "chair". Learn more about the difference between "sofá" and "silla" below.
el sofá()
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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la silla()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. chair
Me compré una silla muy cómoda para el escritorio.I bought a very comfortable chair for my desk.
b. seat
¿Esta silla está ocupada?Is this seat taken?
a. saddle
Su silla está hecha de cuero.Her saddle is made of leather.
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