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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessala de estar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sala de estar
"Ela relaxou na sala de estar com um bom livro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A public room or area where people can relax or socialize.
"After a long day, she enjoyed unwinding in the lounge with a good book."
- 1
To spend time in a relaxed way, often lying or sitting comfortably.
"They lounged by the pool all afternoon, soaking up the sun."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word originated in the mid-18th century in England, likely as a back-formation from 'lounge' meaning to idle or lounge about, which itself may be related to the dialect word 'longe' or the French 'lignier'. Over time, the noun evolved from describing a comfortable sofa or reclining chair to designating a public room or space designed for relaxation in hotels, airports, and upscale social venues.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lounge" is said worldwide
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salon
Transliteration: salon
"Elle a passé l'après-midi à lire dans le salon."
Lounge
Transliteration: Lounge
"Nach einem langen Tag entspannte sie sich in der Lounge."
salotto
Transliteration: salotto
"Si è rilassata nel salotto con un buon libro."
salón
Transliteration: salón
"Pasó la tarde en el salón leyendo."
sala de estar
Transliteration: sala de estar
"Ela relaxou na sala de estar com um bom livro."
लाउंज
Transliteration: lāuṃj
"वह लाउंज में एक अच्छी किताब पढ़ते हुए आराम कर रही थी।"
休息室
Transliteration: xiūxí shì
"她在休息室里读书，享受着宁静的时光。"
라운지
Transliteration: raunji
"그녀는 라운지에서 좋은 책을 읽으며 휴식을 취하고 있었다."
ラウンジ
Transliteration: raunji
"彼女はラウンジで良い本を読んでリラックスしていた。"
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