drawing room

• Salón formal en una casa grande donde se recibe a los invitados; históricamente proviene de 'withdrawing room'. En el uso moderno, en gran medida ha sido reemplazado por 'sala de estar' o 'cuarto de estar'.

A formal room in a large house where guests are entertained; historically derived from 'withdrawing room'. Now largely replaced by 'living room' or 'sitting room' in modern usage.

1. Formal living roomB2formalbritish

   A room in a large house where guests are entertained; a formal sitting room.

   Salón principal

   • The guests were invited into the drawing room for tea.
   • The drawing room was decorated with antique furniture.
   • She played the piano in the drawing room after dinner.