dining room

[/ˈdaɪnɪŋ ruːm/]
nounpl: dining rooms
sala de jantar
1. a room in a house or building where meals are eaten, typically containing a dining table and chairs
We set the table in the dining room for the dinner party.
Arrumamos a mesa na sala de jantar para a festa de jantar.
2. a formal space designated for dining, often distinguished from kitchens or casual eating areas
The dining room features elegant chandeliers and a mahogany table.
A sala de jantar possui lustres elegantes e uma mesa de mogno.
In both Brazil and the USA, the dining room traditionally represents a formal space for family meals and entertaining guests, though modern homes increasingly feature open-concept kitchens that blur the distinction. In Brazilian culture, the sala de jantar often reflects the family's social status and is used for special occasions and gatherings. In the USA, dining rooms have become less formal over time, with many households preferring casual dining areas.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dining hallbreakfast roomeating room

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sala de jantar
most common and standard term
Rio de Janeiro
sala de jantar
standard usage; may colloquially refer to informal dining areas as 'área de refeição'
São Paulo
sala de jantar
standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
sala de jantar
identical to Brazilian Portuguese; also 'zona de refeições' in more casual settings

Related Words

dining tablekitchenliving roomfurnituremeal

Related Idioms & Phrases

dine and dash
table manners
pass the salt
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