volver a la sala
/bolbeɾ a la sala/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "go back to lobby" is translated as volver a la sala.
In a video game context, this phrase is used as a command or a menu option to return to the main menu or a waiting area. In these settings, sala is the standard term for a lobby or waiting room.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase volver a la sala is composed of volver (to return), a (to), la (the) and sala (room/hall).
Which one should you use?
The term sala is traditional, but many Spanish-speaking gamers use the anglicism lobby directly, as seen in the phrase regresar al lobby.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are giving a direct command to a single player informally, use the imperative form vuelve a la sala instead of the infinitive volver. If you are commanding a group of players, use the plural imperative vuelvan a la sala.
How do you pronounce it?
/bolbeɾ a la sala/
Did you know?
- The verb volver comes from the Latin 'volvere', which means 'to roll', suggesting that returning is metaphorically like rolling back to a previous state.
- In many Spanish-speaking gaming communities, players use sala not just for the menu, but as a shorthand for a private match or a custom game room.
- Depending on the region, a gamer might use regresar instead of volver, though both are understood as 'to return'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, regrese al vestíbulo para completar el proceso de registroPlease go back to the lobby to complete the registration process
- Le agradecemos su visita y le pedimos que vuelva al área de recepciónWe appreciate your visit and kindly ask you to return to the reception area
- Una vez finalizada la reunión, por favor, diríjase de nuevo al vestíbuloOnce the meeting is over, please return to the lobby
- Terminemos el juego por ahora y volvamos al lobbyLet's finish the game for now and go back to the lobby
- Tienes que volver a la sala.You have to go back to the lobby.
- Voy a volver a la sala ahora.I am going to go back to the lobby now.
- Presiona el botón para volver a la sala.Press the button to go back to the lobby.
Example conversation
Two friends are finishing a match in an online game.
- ElenaYa terminó la partida, Mateo.The match is over, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Quieres volver a la sala ya?Do you want to go back to the lobby now?
- ElenaSí, busquemos otro equipo.Yes, let's look for another team.
- MateoVale, voy a volver a la sala.Okay, I'm going back to the lobby.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, la, sala, volver, CC BY-SA 4.0.
