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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 notes

In plain EnglishA hall, living room, or open pavilion, depending on the country.

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Word forms

salas plural, salas plural, salas plural

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Etymology

From Spanish sala, ultimately from a Germanic word for "hall" — related to English "salon" and "saloon."

Origin: Germanic

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Frequently asked questions

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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