Meaning
armchair, easy chair
- seat (especially in the first rows)
- prestigious position
In a sentence
Mi sono addormentato sulla poltrona davanti alla TV.
I fell asleep in the armchair in front of the TV.
Hai preso una poltrona vicino al palco?
Did you get a seat near the stage?
Non vuole lasciare quella poltrona in ufficio.
He doesn't want to give up that prestigious position at the office.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| poltrona | feminine · singular |
| poltrone | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use sedia for a basic chair; poltrona implies a larger, cushioned, more comfortable seat, often with armrests.
- In theaters or cinemas, poltrona often means a numbered seat, especially better or front-area seating.
- Figuratively, una poltrona often suggests a cushy or powerful job, sometimes with a negative tone about privilege or ambition.