silla de oficina
/siʝa de ofiθina/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "office chair" is translated into Spanish as silla de oficina.
The term refers to a desk chair used in an office environment.
Meaning: desk chair used in an office (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of silla (chair), de (of) and oficina (office).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, silla ejecutiva is used specifically for an executive chair, while silla para la oficina is used for a generic office chair. In Spain, silla de despacho is an alternative term for an office chair.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because silla is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine definite article la when referring to a specific chair, as in la silla de oficina. To make the phrase plural, only the noun changes to sillas. The modifier de oficina remains singular as sillas de oficina.
How do you pronounce it?
/siʝa de ofiθina/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, silla is used to describe both a chair and a saddle, depending on the context.
- While we think of an 'office' as a clean, modern space, the Spanish word oficina originates from the Latin word for a 'workshop' or 'factory'.
Examples in context
- Necesito una silla de oficina cómoda.I need a comfortable office chair.
- Por favor, traiga una silla de oficina para la reunión.Please bring an office chair for the meeting.
- La silla ejecutiva de cuero es perfecta para la sala de juntas.The leather executive chair is perfect for the boardroom.
- Le agradecería si me pudiera conseguir una silla ejecutiva cómoda.I would appreciate it if you could get me a comfortable executive chair.
- Vamos a necesitar una silla de escritorio para la nueva computadora.We're going to need an office chair for the new computer.
- Me encantaría tener una bonita silla de escritorio en mi habitación.I would love to have a nice office chair in my room.
- Estoy buscando un sillón de oficina ergonómico para trabajar cómodamente.I'm looking for an ergonomic office chair to work comfortably.
- Ven a probar mi nuevo sillón de oficina, ¡es muy acogedor!Come and try my new office chair, it's really cozy!
- Voy a comprar una silla ejecutiva nueva para mi oficina.I'm going to buy a new executive chair for my office.
- Necesito una silla para la oficina que sea cómoda y resistente.I need an office chair that is comfortable and sturdy.
- Elige una silla de despacho que se ajuste a tus necesidades.Choose an office chair that suits your needs.
- Necesito una silla de oficina nueva.I need a new office chair.
- La silla de oficina es muy cómoda.The office chair is very comfortable.
- Esa silla de oficina es de color negro.That office chair is black.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are in a furniture store.
- Daniel¿Te gusta esta silla de oficina?Do you like this office chair?
- MaríaSí, es una buena silla de oficina.Yes, it is a good office chair.
- DanielEs un poco cara, ¿verdad?It is a bit expensive, right?
- MaríaPero es muy resistente.But it is very sturdy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “office chair” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, oficina, silla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
