La sala de espera
Example: Los pacientes esperan en la sala de espera antes de la consulta.
Definition
"La sala de espera" refers to the waiting room where patients or guests remain temporarily before their appointment or service. It is a designated area designed to provide comfort and accommodate people as they wait for their turn in places like clinics, hotels, or offices.
Etymology
The term "la sala de espera" comes from Spanish, where "sala" means room and "espera" means waiting. Together, they literally translate to 'the waiting room.' This phrase straightforwardly describes a space dedicated to waiting, with origins rooted in everyday Spanish vocabulary.
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"La sala de espera" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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