reposera
/repoˈseɾa/
The English phrase "sun chair" is translated into Spanish as reposera.
This term refers to a reclining chair used for relaxing outdoors in the sun.
Which one should you use?
While reposera is used for a reclining sun chair or lounger, you may also use silla de playa to describe a chair used at the beach.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the term reposera refers to a reclining sun chair or lounger. In Mexico, the term camastro is sometimes used to refer to a sun chair or chaise lounge.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of reposera is reposeras.
How do you pronounce it?
/repoˈseɾa/
Did you know?
- In Argentina, reposeras are iconic symbols of the 'mate' culture, as they are the standard seating for friends gathering in public parks to share a traditional herbal tea.
- The word reposera comes from the verb reposar, which means 'to rest' or 'to settle'. In a culinary context, it also describes letting food or a drink sit to reach the perfect temperature or flavor.
- While reposera is common in the Southern Cone, a traveler in Spain might use tumbona to describe the same object. The word comes from tumbar, meaning 'to lie down' or 'to knock over'.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme una silla de playa, por favor?Could you bring me a sun chair, please?
- Me gustaría alquilar una tumbona para hoy.I would like to rent a sun chair for today.
- Voy a agarrar una silla de playa y un refresco.I'm going to grab a sun chair and a refreshment.
- No olvides traer la reposera para el día de campo.Don't forget to bring the sun chair for the picnic.
- En la playa, siempre me encanta relajarme en un camastro.At the beach, I always love to relax on a sun chair.
- Me gusta mucho mi nueva reposera.I really like my new sun chair.
- Hay una reposera disponible en la terraza.There is a sun chair available on the terrace.
- Pon la reposera cerca de la piscina.Put the sun chair near the pool.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are arriving at a sunny beach.
- SofíaMira, hay una reposera libre aquí.Look, there is a free sun chair here.
- JavierGenial, voy a buscar otra para mí.Great, I'll look for another one for myself.
- SofíaTrae una reposera que sea cómoda, Javier.Bring a sun chair that is comfortable, Javier.
- JavierNo te preocupes, encontraré la mejor.Don't worry, I'll find the best one.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry reposera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
