silla de ruedas
/ˌsiʝa de ˈrwedas/feminine
The Spanish word for wheelchair is silla de ruedas.
silla de ruedas is a feminine noun.
Meaning: chair (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of silla (chair), de (of) and ruedas (wheels).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the word silla is changed to sillas, while ruedas remains in its plural form as sillas de ruedas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌsiʝa de ˈrwedas/
Did you know?
- While silla de ruedas is the standard term, some regions use the word carro to refer to a wheelchair, which literally translates to 'car' or 'cart'.
- The word silla shares a common ancestor with the English word 'saddle'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the phrase silla de ruedas is often shortened to silla when the context of mobility is already clear.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay acceso para silla de ruedas?Is there wheelchair access?This sentence is useful for asking about accessibility.Tatoeba #11873466 by Eremon, translation #2550188 by erikspen
- Tom estaba en una silla de ruedas.Tom was in a wheelchair.This sentence is useful for describing someone using a wheelchair.Tatoeba #2260461 by marcelostockle, translation #1867757 by CK
- No necesito ninguna silla de ruedas.I don't need a wheelchair.This sentence is useful for stating that a wheelchair is not required.Tatoeba #5057349 by don_ramon, translation #2276133 by CK
- ¿Dónde puedo encontrar una silla de ruedas para mi abuela?Where can I find a wheelchair for my grandmother?
- Recuperó su independencia después de conseguir una silla de ruedas motorizada.She regained independence after getting a motorized wheelchair.
- Vamos a dar un paseo por el parque. No te preocupes, traeré mi silla de ruedas.Let's go for a walk in the park. Don't worry, I'll bring my wheelchair.
- A su hija le encanta su nueva sillita de ruedas.His daughter loves her new wheelchair.
- 12 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a local park where a friend is visiting.
- Javier¿Dónde dejaste la silla de ruedas?Where did you leave the wheelchair?
- LucíaEstá cerca de la entrada, Javier.It is near the entrance, Javier.
- JavierGracias, voy por ella.Thanks, I'll go get it.
- LucíaTen cuidado con la silla de ruedas.Be careful with the wheelchair.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wheelchair” translations and entries silla de ruedas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, silla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
