La sala de espera estaba llena de gente.
English: The waiting room was full of people.
sala de espera /sˈalaðeespˈeɾa/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "waiting room".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- waiting room
- Translation
- sala de espera
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | sala de espera |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | sala de esperas |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la sala de espera
- Examples
- Esto es la sala de espera.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Por favor, tome asiento en la sala de espera.
English: Please take a seat in the waiting room.
El médico le verá pronto en la sala de espera.
English: The doctor will see you soon in the waiting room.
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on business → por negocios
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part time → a tiempo parcial
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primary school → escuela primaria
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secondary school → escuela secundaria
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booking office → taquilla
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notice board → tablón de anuncios
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opening hours → horario de apertura
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dining room → comedor
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living room → sala de estar
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kitchen → cocina
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