How to Say "Sofa" in Spanish - How To Say Guide

sofá

/soˈfa/masculine

The Spanish word for "sofa" is sofá.

The word sofá refers to an upholstered seat.

Meaning: upholstered seat (noun)

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While sofá refers to a larger piece of furniture, the word sillón usually denotes a smaller, more comfortable chair.

In Latin American Spanish, sillón is often used to mean "couch".

The word sofá is a masculine noun.

/soˈfa/

While sofá is standard, many people in Spain use the term canapé to describe a specific type of upholstered bench or a storage bed base.
The word sofá traces its roots back to the Arabic word ṣuffa, which originally referred to a raised platform or bench used for sitting and dining.
In traditional Spanish homes, the sofá was often placed in the salón, a room specifically reserved for guests and formal receiving.

Está en el sofá.
It's on the sofa.
This sentence shows the use of sofá to describe a location.
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¿Te gusta ese sofá?
Do you like that sofa?
This sentence uses sofá to ask a question about preference.
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El gato arruinó mi sofá.
The cat ruined my sofa.
This sentence demonstrates using sofá as the object of a sentence.
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Me gustaría comprar un sofá nuevo para la sala de estar.
I would like to buy a new sofa for the living room.
Vamos a descansar en el sillón después de un largo día de trabajo.
Let's rest on the couch after a long day of work.
Me encanta el estilo del diván en la sala de estar, es muy elegante.
I love the style of the divan in the living room, it's very elegant.
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A couple is looking at furniture in a showroom.

Sources

Wiktionary, “sofa” translations and entries sofá, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries sofá, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.

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