hal

BrE /hɔːl/ AmE /hɔːl/

noun en → es

1 ROOM [singular] B2

a large room or space in a building, especially one with high walls and a tall roof

salón, sala grande

  • the hall of a building

Collocations school hall · concert hall

  • The concert was held in the main hall.

    El concierto se celebró en el gran salón.

2 BUILDING [singular] B1

a large building, especially one used for public meetings or ceremonies

edificio público, recinto

  • the hall of a university

Collocations town hall · city hall

  • The mayor gave a speech at the town hall.

    El alcalde pronunció un discurso en el ayuntamiento.

3 SCHOOL [singular] B1

a large room in a school where students gather for assemblies and lessons

salón de clases, auditorio escolar

  • the hall of a school

Collocations school assembly hall · gymnasium hall

  • The students had an assembly in the school hall.

    Los estudiantes tuvieron una reunión en el salón escolar.

4 PASSAGE [singular] B1

a long passage or corridor in a building, often leading to several rooms

pasillo, corredor

  • the hall of an apartment

Collocations apartment hall · office building hall

  • The hall was dimly lit.

    El pasillo estaba iluminado tenue.

5 ENTRY [singular] B1

the entrance to a building, often with a door and sometimes a porch or vestibule

entrada, vestíbulo

  • the hall of an apartment

Collocations front hall · entrance hall

  • The front door opened into a small hall.

    La puerta principal se abrió en un pequeño vestíbulo.

6 GATHERING [singular] B2

a large gathering of people, often for a formal event or ceremony

reunión grande, evento

  • the hall of an occasion

Collocations wedding hall · funeral hall

  • The wedding was held in a grand hall.

    La boda se celebró en un gran salón.

7 STUDENT [singular] C1

a student at a university or college, often used as part of a name (e.g., Hal University)

estudiante universitario, alumno

  • the hall of a university

Collocations Hal student · Hal graduate

  • She is a Hal student.

    Ella es una estudiante de la Universidad Hal.

8 SPORT [singular] B2

a large room or space used for sports activities, often in a school or gymnasium

salón deportivo, gimnasio

  • the hall of an activity

Collocations gym hall · sports hall

  • The sports hall was packed with spectators.

    El salón deportivo estaba lleno de espectadores.