Spanish · Daily Life
Silla
Chair
Beginnernoun
Definition
A seat with a back and legs for one person.
Example
Siéntate en esa silla.
Sit down on that chair.
Etymology
From the Latin ‘sella’, which referred to any seat or chair, 'silla' has retained its meaning in Spanish as a seat for individual use.
How & Where It’s Used
Common in all contexts—formal, informal, spoken, and written—'silla' serves as a necessary term in daily life across Spanish-speaking regions.