silla
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “silla” mean in English?
chair
Example sentences
Hay seis sillas en la mesa.
There are six chairs at the table.
Siéntate en esta silla.
Sit on this chair.
La silla es de madera.
The chair is made of wood.
How to use it
Silla means 'chair'. Feminine: la silla. Plural sillas. The double-l is pronounced as English 'y': SI-ya.
Common mistake
Pronounce 'll' as English 'y': 'SI-ya', not 'SI-la'. Same digraph rule as in calle, llamar, ella.