sillón
armchair
noun see-YOHN Rare
Origin: An augmentative of silla ('chair'), with the suffix -ón indicating a larger version.
Usage Note
Sillón is simply a large, padded chair with armrests — an armchair. Its formation as an augmentative of silla ('chair') is transparent. For cinema and theatre seating, butaca is the preferred word.
Examples
"Se sentó en el sillón a leer."
Natural Translation
He sat down in the armchair to read.
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