silla de playa
/siʝa de plaʝa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "beach chair" is translated into Spanish as silla de playa.
The term refers to a chair designed for use on beaches.
Meaning: A chair for use on beaches (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of silla (chair), de (of) and playa (beach), literally meaning "chair of beach".
Which one should you use?
While silla de playa is a general term, Tumbona de Playa specifically refers to a reclining chair.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term tumbona is used to refer to beach chairs. In Mexico, you may use either silla de playa or silla playera.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change silla to sillas. The word playa remains singular because it functions as a descriptor of the type of chair, resulting in sillas de playa.
How do you pronounce it?
/siʝa de plaʝa/
Did you know?
- The word silla is related to the Catalan word sella, but while it means 'chair' in Spanish, it means 'saddle' in Catalan.
- In Spain, the use of tumbona emphasizes the action of lying down, as it comes from the verb tumbar, which means 'to knock down' or 'to lie down'.
- While silla de playa describes the furniture, the word playa is also used in Spanish to describe a flat area of land or a plain, not just a sandy shore.
Examples in context
- En la próxima reunión, asegúrate de llevar una silla de playa, por favor.In the next meeting, please make sure to bring a beach chair.
- En México, asegúrate de llevar tu silla playera.In Mexico, make sure to bring your beach chair.
- Necesito una silla de playa para el verano.I need a beach chair for the summer.
- Necesito una silla de playa nueva.I need a new beach chair.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la silla de playa?Where did you put the beach chair?
- Esta silla de playa es muy cómoda.This beach chair is very comfortable.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing their things at the shore.
- Mateo¿Trajiste la silla de playa, Lucía?Did you bring the beach chair, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, la tengo en el coche.Yes, I have it in the car.
- MateoPerfecto, voy por ella.Perfect, I'll go get it.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo.Thanks, Mateo.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, playa, silla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
