sala

noun

sa·​la

ˈsälə

plural -s

: a large or important room or hall

especially : one used in a home for the reception and entertainment of guests

beautiful residences … with balcony, sala, dining room

—Manila Times

Word History

Etymology

Spanish & Italian; Spanish, of Germanic origin like Italian sala

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