silla
everyday, neutral
A chair is silla in Mexican Spanish. A big armchair is a sillón, and a stool is a banco.
Meaning: a seat for one person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| silla | everyday, neutral |
| sillón | armchair |
| banco | stool |
Say Siéntate en la silla to ask someone to sit down. At a table you may hear Jala una silla, pull up a chair.
Which one should you use?
In Mexico sillón can also mean a sofa or any large padded seat in a living room.
Did you know?
- Jalar una silla is a very Mexican way to say "pull up a chair".
Examples in context
- Trae otra silla, por favor.Bring another chair, please.
- El sillón es muy cómodo.The armchair is very comfortable.
- Jala una silla y siéntate.Pull up a chair and sit down.
Example conversation
Gaby welcomes her friend Armando into her apartment in Tijuana.
- GabyPasa, jala una silla.Come in, pull up a chair.
- ArmandoGracias, ¿esta está libre?Thanks, is this one free?
- GabySí, siéntate.Yes, sit down.
