chalé
/t͡ʃaˈle/masculine
The English phrase 'chalet' is translated into Spanish as chalé. Wiktionary also lists chalet.
Meaning: type of wooden house (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chalé | /t͡ʃaˈle/ | masculine |
| chalet | /t͡ʃaˈlet/ | masculine |
chalé refers to a type of wooden house.
Which one should you use?
While chalé is the Hispanicized spelling, chalet is also used in Spanish. However, the pronunciation remains the same with a silent final 't'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chalé is chalés.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaˈle/
Did you know?
- While English speakers associate 'chalet' with skiing, a Spaniard mentioning a chalé might be talking about a luxurious villa with a swimming pool in a sunny coastal city.
- Unlike in English, where 'chalet' often implies a rustic or humble dwelling, in Spanish urban planning a chalé often symbolizes upper-middle-class status.
- The accent mark in chalé is a result of Hispanicizing the French word to follow Spanish stress rules. By adding the accent on the final 'e', the word becomes a 'palabra aguda', making the emphasis clear to Spanish speakers.
Examples in context
- El alojamiento que reservamos para nuestras vacaciones es una hermosa casa de montaña en los Alpes.The accommodation we booked for our vacation is a beautiful chalet in the Alps.
- Estoy buscando una vivienda rústica en la sierra para pasar el invierno.I'm looking for a rustic chalet in the mountains to spend the winter.
- Nos alojaremos en una hermosa cabaña durante nuestras vacaciones.We'll be staying in a beautiful chalet/cabin during our vacation.
- El chalé es muy acogedor.The chalet is very cozy.
- Compramos un chalé cerca de la montaña.We bought a chalet near the mountain.
- Ese chalé tiene un jardín enorme.That chalet has an enormous garden.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking at real estate listings.
- JavierMira este anuncio, es un chalé precioso.Look at this ad, it is a beautiful chalet.
- SofíaEs muy bonito, pero parece caro.It is very pretty, but it seems expensive.
- JavierEl precio es razonable para un chalé así.The price is reasonable for a chalet like that.
- SofíaTienes razón, vamos a visitarlo mañana.You are right, let's go visit it tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chalet” translations and entries chalé, chalet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chalé, CC BY-SA 4.0.
