Also means
Sala can also mean 'sin' (salâ) or 'to filter' (salà) depending on the stress and accent used.
Usage Note
Sala is the main living area of a Filipino home — the room where the family gathers and where guests are received. Borrowed from Spanish, it serves as the social heart of the house and is typically kept tidy as a reflection of family hospitality.
Examples
" Nasa sala ang bisita. "
Natural Translation
The guest is in the living room.
Literal Translation
At living-room the guest.
" Naglilinis ako sa loob ng sala. "
Natural Translation
I am cleaning inside the living room.
Literal Translation
Cleaning I inside of living room.
" Tuwing Pasko, nagtitipon ang buong pamilya sa sala para magkuwentuhan habang nakabukas ang mga ilaw ng Christmas tree. "
Natural Translation
Every Christmas, the whole family gathers in the living room to chat while the Christmas tree lights are on.
Literal Translation
Every Christmas, gathering the whole family in living-room to chat while on the lights of Christmas tree.
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