sala de espera /sˈalaðeespˈeɾa/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "waiting room".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: la sala de espera
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: waiting room
  • IPA: /sˈalaðeespˈeɾa/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: la
  • Image:Photo of sala de espera (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • La sala de espera estaba llena de gente. English: The waiting room was full of people.
  • Por favor, tome asiento en la sala de espera. English: Please take a seat in the waiting room.
  • El médico le atenderá pronto en la sala de espera. English: The doctor will see you soon in the waiting room.

When and How to Use "sala de espera"

Use "sala de espera" when you want to talk about "waiting room" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "sala de espera" mean in Spanish?

"sala de espera" is the Spanish word for "waiting room".

What CEFR level is "sala de espera"?

"sala de espera" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "sala de espera"?

"sala de espera" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "sala de espera" in a sentence?

La sala de espera estaba llena de gente.

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