🇪🇸 How to say

“chair” in Spanish

silla
Illustration of "chair" in a Spanish cultural setting
A cozy wooden dining chair sits at a small table, with a soft blue cushion on its seat and morning light streaming across its curved back. The simple, sturdy design suggests it's used every day for family meals.

Usage note

Silla is a very common word for any kind of chair, from dining chairs to office chairs. Remember it by thinking of 'sitting'—both words start with 's'.

Examples

  • La silla es cómoda.

    The chair is comfortable.

  • Pon el libro en la silla.

    Put the book on the chair.

  • Necesito una silla nueva.

    I need a new chair.

Quick check

What does "silla" mean?

  • A. chair
  • B. day
  • C. cheese
  • D. pants

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