Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Silla: chair
silla
Pronunciation: SEE-yah (stress the capital letters)
Silla means “chair” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: chair
- How to say it: SEE-yah
- Gender: la silla
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “silla” means and how to use it
Silla means “chair.” A sofa is un sofá, and a bench is un banco.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la silla (feminine)
- Plural: las sillas
Examples with audio
- Necesito una silla más.I need one more chair.
- Siéntate en esa silla.Sit on that chair.
- Las sillas están en el patio.The chairs are in the yard.
Usage tip
The ll sounds like a “y” in most of Latin America. “Silla de ruedas” means “wheelchair.”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “chair” in Spanish?
“chair” in Spanish is “silla.” It is pronounced SEE-yah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “silla”?
Say SEE-yah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “silla” masculine or feminine?
Silla is feminine: “la silla.” The plural is “sillas.”
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