sitial
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el sitial
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. seat of honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
La tía Carmen se sentó en el sitial que solía ocupar la abuela.Aunt Carmen sat in the seat of honor that Grandma used to occupy.
b. seat of honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En la catedral hay varios sitiales que solo se utilizan para altas dignidades de la Iglesia.There are several seats of honour in the cathedral that are only used by high dignitaries of the Church.
2. (figurative) (literary) (prominent position)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
A word or phrase restricted in usage to literature or established writing (e.g., sex, once upon a time).
a. place of honor (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Lamentablemente, la senadora nunca obtuvo el reconocimiento y el sitial en la historia que sin duda merecía.Regrettably, the senator never received the recognition and place of honor in history that she undoubtedly deserved.
b. place of honour (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Con este álbum, el grupo se hace con un sitial en el panteón de las grandes bandas de rock.With this album, the group earned a place of honour in the pantheon of great rock bands.
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