La silla
Example: La silla en la esquina es muy cómoda para leer.
Definition
"La silla" refers to a piece of furniture designed for sitting, usually having a back and four legs. It is commonly used to provide a comfortable place to sit, such as in the phrase: 'La silla en la esquina es muy cómoda para leer.'
Etymology
The term "la silla" comes from the Latin word 'sella,' meaning seat or chair. This root evolved into the Spanish 'silla,' maintaining the meaning of a seat with a back. Did you know that 'silla' shares its origin with words like 'saddle' in English?
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"La silla" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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