noun
sala
Sala (noun) means a large hall, reception room, or living room, especially in Spanish-speaking or Southeast Asian settings. Example: “Guests gathered in the sala before dinner was served.”
noun
1
A large hall, reception room, or living room, especially in Spanish-speaking or Southeast Asian settings.
"Guests gathered in the sala before dinner was served."
2
In Thailand, an open-sided pavilion used as a shelter or meeting spot.
"They stopped to rest in a roadside sala during the storm."
How to use sala
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA hall, living room, or open pavilion, depending on the country.
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Etymology
From Spanish sala, ultimately from a Germanic word for "hall" — related to English "salon" and "saloon."
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What does “sala” mean?
The word “sala” means a large hall, reception room, or living room, especially in Spanish-speaking or Southeast Asian settings. In plain terms, a hall, living room, or open pavilion, depending on the country.
How do you use “sala” in a sentence?
Here is “sala” used in a sentence: “Guests gathered in the sala before dinner was served.”
What part of speech is “sala”?
“Sala” is a noun.
Where does the word “sala” come from?
The word “sala” comes from Germanic. From Spanish sala, ultimately from a Germanic word for "hall" — related to English "salon" and "saloon.".
How many meanings does “sala” have?
“Sala” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large hall, reception room, or living room, especially in Spanish-speaking or Southeast Asian settings.
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