sala
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sala
First recorded in 1605–15; from Spanish: “living room, hall,” either from Old Provençal, from Germanic or directly from Germanic; see salon
Example Sentences
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Cuando el presentador pronunció el nombre de la Roma, la sala estalló en fuertes vítores, con pompones rojos agitándose en el aire.
From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2022
Pero no solo eso, sino que también debe estar libre de contaminantes: en términos de funcionalidad, debe ser una sala limpia enorme que evite que sustancias terrestres contaminen las muestras de Marte.
From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2022
EmpowerK12’s analysis of D.C.sean sala scores showed fewer students from kindergarten to second grade reading at the appropriate level.
From Washington Times • Nov. 17, 2021
Las mejores competidoras tratan de protegerse fortaleciendo los hombros, los brazos y los músculos del núcleo en la sala de pesas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2021
“Qué lástima,” my mother answered, and I knew her nimble fingers worked the pattern on the doily she crocheted for the big chair in the sala.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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