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B1 noun 11分で読める

butaca

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解説 butaca in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn that 'butaca' is a type of chair. It is feminine: 'la butaca'. You can use it when talking about your house or your favorite place to sit. It is like a 'silla' (chair) but more comfortable and usually has arms. You might see it in pictures of a living room. For now, just remember: 'la butaca' is for sitting and relaxing. You can say 'Mi butaca es roja' (My armchair is red). It is a simple noun to describe furniture. Don't worry about theater seats yet; just think of it as a comfortable chair at home. You should be able to identify it in a list of household items like 'mesa', 'cama', and 'sofá'.

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At the A2 level, you can start using 'butaca' to describe your home and daily routines. You can say 'Me siento en la butaca para ver la televisión' (I sit in the armchair to watch TV). You should also know the plural 'butacas'. You can use basic adjectives like 'grande', 'pequeña', 'cómoda', or 'vieja'. At this level, you might also encounter the word when talking about simple hobbies, like going to the cinema. You can understand a sentence like 'Tengo una butaca en el cine' (I have a seat in the cinema). You are beginning to see that it is more specific than just 'un asiento' (a seat).

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At the B1 level, 'butaca' becomes a key word for social life and more detailed descriptions. You should use it confidently when booking tickets for a play or a movie. You will understand terms like 'butaca de patio' (orchestra seat) or 'fila de butacas' (row of seats). You can describe your feelings: 'Me acomodé en la butaca y disfruté de la película' (I got comfortable in the seat and enjoyed the movie). You should also know related verbs like 'reservar' (to reserve) or 'asignar' (to assign). This level requires you to distinguish between a 'silla', a 'sillón', and a 'butaca' based on their use and level of comfort. You are also introduced to its use in the home as a 'reading chair'.

At the B2 level, you can use 'butaca' in more idiomatic or professional ways. You might discuss interior design using terms like 'butaca orejera' (wingback chair) or 'butaca tapizada' (upholstered chair). You understand the word in a broader cultural context, such as the 'butacas' of the Spanish Royal Academy. You can use the word to describe the atmosphere of a place: 'El teatro tiene butacas de terciopelo rojo que le dan un aire clásico' (The theater has red velvet seats that give it a classic air). You should be able to follow a debate about 'la guerra de las butacas' (the fight for seats/audience share) in a media context. Your use of the word is now precise and context-aware.

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At the C1 level, you recognize 'butaca' in literature and high-level journalism. You understand its metonymic use, where 'la butaca' refers to the audience or a position of authority. You can appreciate nuances in descriptions, such as a character 'aferrado a los brazos de su butaca' (clinging to the arms of his armchair) to show anxiety. You know the etymological roots (the Cumanagoto 'putaka') and can discuss how the word evolved. You can use it in complex sentences about acoustics, sightlines in architecture, or the history of furniture design. Your vocabulary includes specific types like 'butaca de tijera' (folding chair) or historical styles.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'butaca'. You can use it in academic writing or professional architectural critiques. You understand all regional variations and historical uses. You can discuss the 'butaca' as a symbol of domesticity or bourgeois comfort in 19th-century Spanish novels (like those of Galdós). You are comfortable with very specific technical terms related to its manufacture or the 'patio de butacas' in ancient 'corrales de comedias'. You can use the word with total precision in any register, from slang (though rare for this word) to the most formal academic or legal discourse regarding theater safety and seating capacities.

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A 'butaca' is a comfortable, upholstered armchair with armrests, used primarily for relaxation in homes.
In theaters and cinemas, 'butaca' refers to the specific, numbered seat assigned to an audience member.
The word is feminine ('la butaca') and originates from an indigenous Caribbean language (Cumanagoto).
It is more specific than 'silla' (chair) and often more elegant or smaller than a 'sillón' (large armchair).

The Spanish word butaca is a fascinating noun that primarily refers to a comfortable, upholstered armchair or a seat in a public venue like a theater, cinema, or opera house. Unlike a simple 'silla' (chair), a butaca implies a level of comfort, often featuring armrests and padding that invite the user to relax for an extended period. In the context of the home, it is that specific piece of furniture where one might sit to read a long novel or enjoy a glass of wine by the fireplace. In the context of public entertainment, it refers to the numbered seats that one reserves when purchasing a ticket for a performance.

Domestic Comfort: In a residential setting, a butaca is an individual armchair. It is usually more formal or stylized than a 'sillón', which can sometimes refer to larger, bulkier recliners or parts of a sofa set. A butaca often stands alone as a statement piece in a library or a bedroom corner.

Me gusta leer mis libros favoritos sentado en la butaca de cuero junto a la ventana.

Theatrical Context: When you go to the cinema or the theater in Spain or Latin America, your ticket will specify a 'fila' (row) and a 'butaca' (seat number). This usage is universal across the Spanish-speaking world and is the standard way to refer to assigned seating in cultural venues.

Compré las entradas para el estreno, pero nuestra butaca está muy lejos del escenario.

The word has a rich etymological history, originating from the Cumanagoto language (a Cariban language from Venezuela), where 'putaka' referred to a type of seat. This indigenous origin highlights the cultural exchange between the Americas and Spain. Today, using the word butaca elevates your vocabulary from the basic 'silla' and shows an understanding of specific furniture types and social contexts. Whether you are discussing interior design or booking a night out at the Madrid Opera, this word is indispensable for a B1 level learner.

El abuelo siempre se queda dormido en su butaca después de la cena de Navidad.

Regional Variations: In some Caribbean regions, a butaca might refer specifically to a wooden chair with a leather seat and back, often used on porches to catch the breeze. However, in standard international Spanish, the 'armchair' or 'theater seat' definition remains the most dominant and widely understood meaning.

La sala de cine era tan moderna que cada butaca tenía su propio puerto USB.

El crítico de cine siempre se sienta en la misma butaca de la quinta fila.

Using butaca correctly involves understanding its gender (feminine) and the typical verbs that accompany it. Since it is a physical object, we often use verbs of movement or position like 'sentarse' (to sit down), 'acomodarse' (to get comfortable), or 'reservar' (to reserve) when dealing with tickets. Because a butaca is designed for comfort, it is frequently described with adjectives like 'cómoda' (comfortable), 'mullida' (soft/cushioned), or 'tapizada' (upholstered).

Verb Pairings: Common verbs include: 'hundirse en la butaca' (to sink into the armchair), 'levantarse de la butaca' (to get up from the armchair), and 'asignar una butaca' (to assign a seat).

Tras un largo día de trabajo, lo único que quería era hundirme en mi butaca y no hacer nada.

In more formal or architectural contexts, you might hear about the 'disposición de las butacas' (the layout of the seats). This is crucial when discussing the acoustics or visibility of a performance space. When you are at a box office, you might ask: "¿Quedan butacas libres para la sesión de las ocho?" (Are there any free seats left for the eight o'clock session?). Note that in this context, butaca is synonymous with 'asiento' but sounds more professional and specific to the venue.

Prepositional Usage: We use 'en' to indicate being in the chair. For example, 'estar sentado en la butaca'. If we are talking about the location within a theater, we might say 'en la butaca 14'.

Por favor, compruebe el número de su butaca antes de sentarse para evitar confusiones.

Adjectives play a big role in describing a butaca. A 'butaca orejera' is a wingback chair, named for the 'ears' or side panels that protect the head from drafts. A 'butaca reclinable' is a recliner. In a theater, you might hear about 'butacas de patio' which are the seats on the main floor, as opposed to the 'palcos' (boxes). Using these specific terms will make your Spanish sound much more natural and precise.

La vieja butaca orejera de mi abuela es el lugar más cálido de toda la casa.

¿Podrías mover esa butaca un poco hacia la derecha para que entre más luz?

Abstract Usage: Sometimes 'butaca' is used to represent the audience as a whole. 'La butaca aplaudió' (The audience/seats applauded) is a metonymy where the seat stands for the person sitting in it.

If you travel to a Spanish-speaking country, the word butaca will appear in several specific environments. The most common is the world of entertainment. When you walk into a 'cine' (cinema) or 'teatro' (theater), the signs for seating sections will prominently feature this word. Ushers (acomodadores) will ask to see your ticket to guide you to your 'butaca'. In this context, it is a very functional, everyday word.

El acomodador nos pidió las entradas y nos señaló nuestras butacas con una linterna.

Another place you will encounter 'butaca' is in furniture stores (mueblerías) or interior design magazines. While 'asiento' or 'silla' might be used for general seating, 'butaca' is the premium term for high-end armchairs. If you are watching a home renovation show in Spanish, the designer will likely discuss where to place the 'butaca' to create a cozy reading nook. It suggests a certain lifestyle of comfort and leisure.

In Literature and Media: Authors often use the 'butaca' as a setting for introspection. A character might be 'sentado en su butaca' while reflecting on their life. In news broadcasts, you might hear about 'la butaca vacía' (the empty seat) in a political or social context, referring to someone's absence or a lack of participation.

La novela comienza con el protagonista contemplando el fuego desde su butaca.

In the digital world, when you book tickets online via apps like Fever or Ticketmaster in Spanish, the seating chart will label the individual spots as 'butacas'. You will see phrases like 'Selecciona tu butaca' (Select your seat). This is perhaps where modern learners will see the word most frequently. It is also used in the context of transport, specifically in luxury buses (autobuses de gran turismo) or first-class train carriages, where the seats are more like armchairs than standard bus seats.

El viaje en autobús fue muy cómodo porque las butacas eran reclinables y espaciosas.

Academic Circles: In the Real Academia Española, 'butaca' is the formal term for the prestigious seats held by the 'académicos'. Each 'butaca' is a lifelong appointment, making the word a symbol of intellectual achievement.

One of the most common mistakes for English speakers is confusing butaca with other types of seating. While English uses 'chair' for almost everything, Spanish is much more specific. Calling a kitchen chair a 'butaca' would sound very strange; that is a 'silla'. Calling a large three-person sofa a 'butaca' is also incorrect; that is a 'sofá'. The 'butaca' is strictly for one person and is almost always upholstered and comfortable.

Gender Confusion: Because it ends in 'a', it is feminine (la butaca). However, beginners sometimes mistakenly say 'el butaca' or 'un butaco'. Interestingly, in some countries like Colombia, 'un butaco' actually exists, but it refers to a stool, which is the opposite of a comfortable armchair!

Incorrecto: Me senté en el butaca rojo.
Correcto: Me senté en la butaca roja.

Another mistake is using 'asiento' when 'butaca' is more appropriate. While 'asiento' is never technically wrong (it just means 'seat'), using 'butaca' in a theater or cinema shows a higher level of fluency. It's the difference between saying 'I have a seat' and 'I have a theater stall seat'. Furthermore, learners often forget that 'butaca' can refer to the physical seat and the ticket/reservation itself. If you say 'no hay butacas', you mean the show is sold out, not just that the chairs have disappeared!

No confundas una butaca de diseño con una simple silla de comedor.

Spelling Errors: English speakers might try to spell it with a 'k' (butaka) because of the hard sound, but in Spanish, the 'c' before 'a' always makes the 'k' sound. Always use 'c'.

Finally, be careful with the plural. It is 'butacas'. Some learners try to apply irregular plural rules that don't exist here. Keep it simple: one butaca, two butacas. Also, ensure your adjectives agree: 'butacas cómodas', not 'butacas cómodo'. Mastery of these small details is what separates a B1 learner from an A2 learner.

Había muchas butacas vacías en el teatro, lo cual era una pena para los actores.

To truly master the vocabulary of seating in Spanish, you must understand where butaca fits among its synonyms. Each word carries a slightly different nuance of comfort, size, and social setting. Using the wrong one won't stop you from being understood, but it might sound slightly 'off' to a native speaker.

Butaca vs. Sillón: A 'sillón' is generally larger and more robust. Think of a massive leather recliner in a TV room; that's a sillón. A 'butaca' is more likely to be found in a living room as a stylish individual seat or in a theater. 'Sillón' is masculine, 'butaca' is feminine.
Butaca vs. Silla: This is the most basic distinction. A 'silla' is a standard chair (dining chair, office chair). It usually lacks the deep padding and armrests of a butaca. You 'sit' (te sientas) in a silla to eat, but you 'nestle' (te acomodas) in a butaca to relax.
Butaca vs. Asiento: 'Asiento' is the umbrella term for anything you can sit on, including a park bench, a car seat, or a rock. 'Butaca' is a specific type of 'asiento'. In a plane, you usually say 'asiento', but in a high-end theater, 'butaca' is more precise.

Cambiamos el viejo sillón por dos butacas modernas que ocupan menos espacio.

Other alternatives include 'poltrona', which is a very large, comfortable armchair, often used in literature or formal contexts to describe a seat of power or great luxury. Then there is the 'puf' (beanbag or ottoman), which is informal and lacks the structure of a butaca. In Latin America, you might also hear 'asiento' used more frequently for theater seats, but 'butaca' remains the standard in Spain and for formal reservations.

Prefiero una poltrona para la biblioteca, pero una butaca es suficiente para el salón.

Finally, the term 'banqueta' refers to a bench or stool, which is the functional opposite of the 'butaca'. While a 'butaca' is for long-term comfort, a 'banqueta' is for quick, short-term seating. Understanding these distinctions allows you to describe a room or a situation with the precision of a native speaker, moving beyond the simple 'chair' and 'table' vocabulary of the A1 level.

How Formal Is It?

豆知識

It is one of the few words in Spanish that comes from the Cariban language family, highlighting the influence of Caribbean indigenous cultures on Spanish domestic vocabulary.

発音ガイド

UK /buˈtaka/

US /buˈtɑkə/

The stress is on the second syllable: bu-TA-ca.

韻が合う語

vaca flaca placa hamaca resaca saca claca alpaca

よくある間違い

Pronouncing the 'c' as an 's' (it should be a 'k' sound).
Stressing the first syllable (BU-taca) instead of the second.
Making the 't' aspirated (with a puff of air) like in English; it should be unaspirated.
Vocalizing the 'u' as 'you' instead of a pure 'oo' sound.
Changing the final 'a' to an 'o' because of gender confusion.

難易度

読解 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, especially in theater or home settings.

ライティング 3/5

Requires remembering the 'c' instead of 'k' and the feminine gender.

スピーキング 3/5

Stress on the second syllable is key for natural pronunciation.

リスニング 2/5

Clear phonetic structure makes it easy to hear.

次に学ぶべきこと

前提知識

silla asiento casa cine ver

次に学ぶ

sillón tapicería espectáculo platea anfiteatro

上級

ergonomía mueblería reivindicar metonimia

知っておくべき文法

Gender of nouns ending in -a

La butaca (feminine).

Placement of adjectives

Butaca cómoda (adjective follows noun).

Preposition 'en' for location

Sentado en la butaca.

Pluralization of nouns ending in vowels

Butaca -> Butacas (add -s).

Use of 'ser' for characteristics

La butaca es de madera.

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レベル別の例文

La butaca es azul.

The armchair is blue.

Subject + verb 'ser' + adjective.

Mi abuela tiene una butaca.

My grandmother has an armchair.

Use of the indefinite article 'una'.

La butaca es muy cómoda.

The armchair is very comfortable.

Adverb 'muy' modifying the adjective 'cómoda'.

Hay una butaca en el salón.

There is an armchair in the living room.

Use of 'hay' for existence.

Me gusta la butaca verde.

I like the green armchair.

Verb 'gustar' with a singular subject.

La silla no es una butaca.

The chair is not an armchair.

Negative sentence structure.

¿Dónde está la butaca?

Where is the armchair?

Question word 'dónde' with 'estar'.

Es una butaca pequeña.

It is a small armchair.

Adjective 'pequeña' follows the noun.

Compré una butaca para mi dormitorio.

I bought an armchair for my bedroom.

Preterite tense of 'comprar'.

Las butacas del cine son negras.

The cinema seats are black.

Plural noun and adjective agreement.

Prefiero sentarme en la butaca.

I prefer to sit in the armchair.

Infinitive 'sentarme' after 'preferir'.

La butaca es más cara que la silla.

The armchair is more expensive than the chair.

Comparative structure 'más... que'.

Mañana vamos a ver las butacas nuevas.

Tomorrow we are going to see the new seats.

Future with 'ir a' + infinitive.

No me gusta esa butaca porque es dura.

I don't like that armchair because it is hard.

Demonstrative adjective 'esa'.

Puse la butaca cerca de la mesa.

I put the armchair near the table.

Preposition 'cerca de'.

¿Tienes una butaca en tu casa?

Do you have an armchair in your house?

Interrogative with 'tener'.

He reservado dos butacas en la fila cuatro.

I have reserved two seats in row four.

Present perfect tense.

Siéntate en la butaca mientras yo hago el café.

Sit in the armchair while I make the coffee.

Imperative 'siéntate'.

La butaca de cuero es la más elegante de la sala.

The leather armchair is the most elegant in the room.

Superlative 'la más... de'.

Me quedé dormido en la butaca viendo el documental.

I fell asleep in the armchair watching the documentary.

Pronominal verb 'quedarse' with gerund.

Las butacas de este teatro son muy antiguas pero cómodas.

The seats in this theater are very old but comfortable.

Contrast using 'pero'.

Dudo que queden butacas libres para esta noche.

I doubt there are any free seats left for tonight.

Subjunctive after 'dudar que'.

La butaca está tapizada con una tela de flores.

The armchair is upholstered with a floral fabric.

Passive state with 'estar' + participle.

Espero que la butaca del avión sea espaciosa.

I hope the airplane seat is spacious.

Subjunctive after 'esperar que'.

El diseño de la butaca prioriza la ergonomía sobre la estética.

The design of the armchair prioritizes ergonomics over aesthetics.

Abstract nouns and complex verbs.

Había una butaca vacía que destacaba entre la multitud.

There was an empty seat that stood out among the crowd.

Relative clause with 'que'.

A pesar de ser vieja, la butaca conserva su suavidad original.

Despite being old, the armchair retains its original softness.

Concessive phrase 'a pesar de'.

Se hundió en la butaca, suspirando con alivio tras el examen.

He sank into the armchair, sighing with relief after the exam.

Reflexive verb 'hundirse'.

Las butacas de primera fila ofrecen una vista privilegiada.

The front-row seats offer a privileged view.

Noun-adjective collocations.

No deberías haber movido la butaca de su sitio habitual.

You shouldn't have moved the armchair from its usual place.

Conditional perfect 'deberías haber'.

La butaca orejera es ideal para evitar las corrientes de aire.

The wingback chair is ideal for avoiding drafts.

Specific terminology 'orejera'.

Siempre que voy al cine, elijo la misma butaca por costumbre.

Whenever I go to the cinema, I choose the same seat out of habit.

Temporal clause with 'siempre que'.

La butaca de la Academia Española simboliza el prestigio literario.

The seat of the Spanish Academy symbolizes literary prestige.

Metonymic usage.

El terciopelo de la butaca se había desgastado por el paso de los años.

The velvet of the armchair had worn out over the years.

Past perfect with 'haber' + participle.

Permaneció inmóvil en su butaca, absorto en sus pensamientos.

He remained motionless in his armchair, lost in thought.

Use of 'absorto' as a complement.

La disposición de las butacas en el anfiteatro garantiza una acústica perfecta.

The arrangement of the seats in the amphitheater guarantees perfect acoustics.

Complex subject-verb agreement.

Reivindicó su derecho a la butaca que había ocupado su padre.

He claimed his right to the seat that his father had occupied.

Transitive verb 'reivindicar'.

La butaca chirriaba cada vez que alguien intentaba reclinarse.

The armchair creaked every time someone tried to recline.

Onomatopoeic verb 'chirriar'.

Su abuelo le legó una butaca de caoba tallada a mano.

His grandfather bequeathed him a hand-carved mahogany armchair.

Indirect object pronoun 'le'.

La crítica fue tan feroz que dejó muchas butacas vacías en la segunda función.

The review was so fierce that it left many empty seats in the second performance.

Consecutive clause 'tan... que'.

La butaca, otrora símbolo de opulencia, yacía ahora en el desván.

The armchair, formerly a symbol of opulence, now lay in the attic.

Use of the archaic/literary 'otrora'.

El dramaturgo observaba la reacción de las butacas desde las bambalinas.

The playwright observed the reaction of the audience from the wings.

Synecdoche where 'butacas' means 'audience'.

Se debatió la idoneidad de sustituir las butacas históricas por modelos ergonómicos.

The suitability of replacing the historical seats with ergonomic models was debated.

Impersonal 'se' with passive sense.

La butaca de mimbre confería a la terraza un aire colonial y melancólico.

The wicker armchair gave the terrace a colonial and melancholy air.

Verb 'conferir' meaning 'to give/bestow'.

Bajo el tapizado de la butaca se escondían secretos de una época olvidada.

Under the upholstery of the armchair were hidden secrets of a forgotten era.

Inversion for poetic effect.

La ergonomía de la butaca es tal que previene cualquier dolencia lumbar.

The ergonomics of the seat are such that they prevent any lumbar ailment.

Use of 'tal que'.

Acomodado en su butaca de mando, el director orquestaba la operación.

Settled in his command chair, the director orchestrated the operation.

Metaphorical use of 'butaca de mando'.

No es sino en la quietud de su butaca donde el poeta halla la inspiración.

It is only in the stillness of his armchair where the poet finds inspiration.

Negative restrictive structure 'no es sino... donde'.

よく使う組み合わせ

butaca de patio

butaca orejera

butaca reclinable

fila de butacas

butaca tapizada

butaca giratoria

butaca de cuero

reservar una butaca

butaca vacía

butaca de madera

よく使うフレーズ

En primera butaca

— To have a front-row seat to something, often used metaphorically for witnessing an event closely.

Estuve en primera butaca cuando se anunció la noticia.

Pegado a la butaca

— To be extremely captivated or nervous while watching something, like a thrilling movie.

La película fue tan intensa que estuve pegado a la butaca.

Butaca de honor

— A special seat reserved for a VIP or guest of honor.

El alcalde ocupó la butaca de honor durante el desfile.

Vender todas las butacas

— To sell out a performance.

El teatro logró vender todas las butacas en tiempo récord.

Saltar de la butaca

— To react with great surprise or excitement.

Salté de la butaca cuando mi equipo marcó el gol.

Acomodarse en la butaca

— To settle in and get comfortable.

Me acomodé en la butaca y apagué el móvil.

Butaca numerada

— A seat that has a specific number assigned to it.

Asegúrate de que tu entrada sea para una butaca numerada.

Quedarse en la butaca

— To remain seated, often out of shock or deep interest.

Me quedé en la butaca incluso después de que terminaran los créditos.

Cambio de butaca

— Changing seats, often used in a theater context.

Solicité un cambio de butaca porque no veía bien.

Butaca de terciopelo

— A classic description of luxury theater seating.

El cine antiguo aún conserva sus butacas de terciopelo.

よく混同される語

butaca vs Butaco

In Colombia, a 'butaco' is a stool, while a 'butaca' is an armchair.

butaca vs Sillón

Often used for larger, bulkier chairs; a 'butaca' is usually more refined.

butaca vs Banqueta

A bench or long stool, lacking the back and arms of a butaca.

慣用句と表現

"Calentar la butaca"

— To sit somewhere for a long time without doing anything productive, or to just occupy a space.

No vengas solo a calentar la butaca, ¡ayúdanos!

informal

"Aferrarse a la butaca"

— To desperately hold on to a position or job.

El político se aferra a su butaca a pesar de las críticas.

journalistic

"Vivir en la butaca"

— To be a passive observer of life rather than a participant.

No puedes vivir en la butaca, tienes que salir y actuar.

metaphorical

"Butaca de cristal"

— A position that is prestigious but very fragile or exposed to criticism.

La presidencia es una butaca de cristal.

formal

"No caber en la butaca"

— To be extremely proud or conceited (similar to 'having a big head').

Desde que ganó el premio, no cabe en la butaca.

colloquial

"De butaca"

— Used to describe something that is very easy or a 'sure thing' (rare, regional).

Ese examen fue de butaca.

slang

"Dormirse en la butaca"

— To miss an opportunity due to inattention.

Si te duermes en la butaca, otro se llevará el contrato.

idiomatic

"Hacer la butaca"

— In some theater contexts, to perform specifically to please the audience's cheapest instincts.

El actor está haciendo la butaca en lugar de actuar de verdad.

artistic

"Butaca de orquesta"

— A position where one can see everything that is happening behind the scenes.

Desde mi puesto, tengo una butaca de orquesta para ver los problemas de la empresa.

metaphorical

"Perder la butaca"

— To lose one's seat in an election or a position of power.

Varios diputados perdieron su butaca tras las elecciones.

political

間違えやすい

butaca vs Silla

Both are things you sit on.

A silla is simple and hard; a butaca is upholstered and comfortable with arms.

Usa la silla para comer y la butaca para descansar.

butaca vs Sofá

Both are upholstered furniture.

A sofá is for multiple people; a butaca is for one person.

Cabemos tres en el sofá, pero solo uno en la butaca.

butaca vs Asiento

It is a general synonym.

Asiento is generic; butaca is specific to theaters or armchairs.

El asiento del coche no es una butaca.

butaca vs Taburete

Both are individual seats.

A taburete has no back or arms and is often high; a butaca is low and plush.

Me senté en el taburete de la barra, no en la butaca.

butaca vs Hamaca

Both are for relaxing.

A hamaca is a swinging net or fabric; a butaca is a solid piece of furniture.

Prefiero la hamaca en verano y la butaca en invierno.

文型パターン

La [noun] es [adjective].

La butaca es vieja.

Tengo una [noun] en mi [room].

Tengo una butaca en mi cuarto.

He [participle] una [noun] para [event].

He reservado una butaca para el concierto.

Me gusta [verb] en la [noun].

Me gusta leer en la butaca.

Es una [noun] [adjective] que [verb].

Es una butaca orejera que protege del frío.

A pesar de la [noun], [clause].

A pesar de la butaca incómoda, disfruté la obra.

[Noun] de [Material] que [Verb].

Butaca de roble que perteneció a mi abuelo.

No es sino en [Noun] donde [Clause].

No es sino en su butaca donde halla la paz.

語族

名詞

butacón (large armchair)

butaca (the seat itself)

動詞

abutacar (to shape like a butaca - rare)

acomodarse (to settle in a butaca)

形容詞

abutacado (shaped like an armchair)

使い方

frequency

Very common in daily life (furniture) and cultural contexts (theater/cinema).

よくある間違い

El butaca → La butaca
The word is feminine, even if it doesn't seem obvious to some learners.
Butaka → Butaca
In Spanish, the 'k' sound is represented by 'c' before 'a', 'o', 'u'.
Using it for a dining chair → Silla
A 'butaca' is for relaxing, a 'silla' is for task-oriented sitting like eating.
Stressing the first syllable → bu-TA-ca
Spanish word stress rules place the emphasis on the second-to-last syllable for words ending in vowels.
Confusing with 'butaco' → Butaca
In some regions, 'butaco' is a stool; 'butaca' is the armchair.

ヒント

Specifics Matter

Using 'butaca' instead of 'silla' makes your descriptions of a home much more vivid and accurate.

Theater Etiquette

In Spain, people take their assigned 'butaca' very seriously. Always check your ticket number carefully.

Agreement

Make sure your adjectives end in '-a' or '-as' to match 'butaca' or 'butacas'.

Luxury Travel

In first-class buses in South America, look for the word 'butaca' to ensure a comfortable reclining seat.

Stress

Remember: bu-TA-ca. The middle syllable is the strongest.

Metaphors

You can use 'butaca' metaphorically to talk about an audience: 'La butaca rugió de risa'.

Home Decor

A 'butaca' is often a 'statement piece' in Spanish interior design.

Mueblerías

In a furniture store, ask for 'butacas' if you want something smaller and more elegant than a 'sillón'.

Mnemonic

Think of a 'Beauty' (bu-) 'Taxi' (-taca) seat.

Etymology

Remember its Caribbean roots to appreciate the history of the Spanish language.

暗記しよう

記憶術

Think of a 'BOOT' (bu-) that is so big you can sit in it like a 'TAXI' (-taca) car seat. A 'BU-TACA' is a comfortable seat.

視覚的連想

Visualize a giant, plush red velvet chair on a theater stage with the letter 'B' carved into the wood.

Word Web

Comfort Theater Cinema Armchair Upholstery Row Ticket Rest

チャレンジ

Describe the most uncomfortable 'butaca' you have ever sat in using at least three adjectives.

語源

The word 'butaca' comes from the Cumanagoto language, an extinct Cariban language once spoken in what is now Venezuela. It entered Spanish during the colonial period.

元の意味： The original Cumanagoto word was 'putaka', which referred to a type of seat or stool.

Cariban (Indigenous South American).

文化的な背景

There are no major sensitivities, but be aware that in some countries like Colombia, 'butaco' (masculine) refers to a stool, which is quite different.

The equivalent in English is 'armchair' for the home and 'theater seat' for venues. English lacks a single word that covers both as elegantly as 'butaca'.

The 'butacas' of the RAE (Real Academia Española). The iconic red butacas in Pedro Almodóvar's films. The 'butaca' as a symbol of the bourgeois home in 19th-century Spanish literature.

実生活で練習する

実際の使用場面

At the Cinema

¿Cuál es mi butaca?
Esta butaca está ocupada.
Busco la fila 10, butaca 5.
Las butacas son muy cómodas.

At the Furniture Store

¿Cuánto cuesta esta butaca?
Quiero una butaca de cuero.
¿Tienen butacas reclinables?
Esta butaca no cabe en mi salón.

At Home

Esa es mi butaca favorita.
No pongas la ropa en la butaca.
Me voy a sentar en la butaca un rato.
La butaca necesita una limpieza.

At the Theater

Las butacas de patio están agotadas.
La butaca de honor es para el rey.
Por favor, no se levante de su butaca.
Las butacas son de terciopelo rojo.

In a Book/Literature

Se hundió en su butaca.
Desde su butaca contemplaba el jardín.
La vieja butaca crujió.
Dejó el libro sobre la butaca.

会話のきっかけ

"¿Prefieres sentarte en el sofá o en una butaca cuando ves una película?"

"¿Cuál es la butaca más cómoda que has probado en un cine?"

"Si pudieras diseñar la butaca perfecta, ¿cómo sería?"

"¿Crees que las butacas de los aviones deberían ser más grandes?"

"¿Tienes alguna butaca especial en tu casa donde te gusta leer?"

日記のテーマ

Describe la butaca de tus sueños. ¿De qué color es? ¿Dónde estaría situada?

Escribe sobre una vez que fuiste al teatro y tuviste una butaca con una vista increíble (o muy mala).

Si las butacas pudieran hablar, ¿qué dirían sobre las personas que se sientan en ellas en el cine?

Reflexiona sobre la importancia de tener un lugar propio para descansar, como una butaca favorita.

Compara una butaca antigua con una moderna. ¿Cuál prefieres y por qué?

よくある質問

10 問

Es femenino. Siempre se dice 'la butaca' o 'una butaca', independientemente de quién se siente en ella.

Aunque son similares, un sillón suele ser más grande y pesado, mientras que una butaca es más estilizada y común en teatros.

No, para un coche se usa 'asiento'. 'Butaca' se reserva para casas, teatros y cines.

Es el término específico para los asientos situados en la planta baja de un teatro, frente al escenario.

Viene del idioma Cumanagoto, una lengua indígena de Venezuela, originalmente 'putaka'.

Se dice 'butaca'. Es el término más preciso y común en España y Latinoamérica.

Sí, es una palabra universal, aunque en algunos lugares prefieran 'asiento' para el cine.

Es un sillón con salientes a los lados del respaldo para apoyar la cabeza y protegerse del aire.

No, es un error gramatical. Siempre debe ser 'la butaca'.

No, una butaca es siempre para una sola persona.

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