una falda cómoda
/una falda komoda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "a comfortable skirt" is translated into Spanish as una falda cómoda.
This phrase is used to describe a skirt that is pleasant to wear and does not feel restrictive. To express that a skirt provides comfort, you might use the phrase Una falda que brinde comodidad. If you want to emphasize that a skirt is very comfortable, you can say Una falda bien cómoda to mean a really comfortable skirt.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective cómoda must agree in gender with the feminine noun falda.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, falda does not only refer to a garment. It is also the standard word used to describe the 'slope' or 'lap' of a mountain.
- The word cómoda is used for both a comfortable piece of clothing and a 'chest of drawers'. In the latter case, it refers to the convenience of the furniture's storage.
- The word falda shares a common ancestor with the English word 'fold', as both stem from a Germanic root meaning 'to fold'.
Examples in context
- Busco una falda cómoda para viajar.I am looking for a comfortable skirt to travel in.
- Ella lleva una falda cómoda de algodón.She is wearing a comfortable cotton skirt.
- Esta es una falda cómoda para el verano.This is a comfortable skirt for the summer.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are shopping for clothes together.
- Mateo¿Te gusta esta falda, Sofía?Do you like this skirt, Sofía?
- SofíaSí, parece una falda cómoda.Yes, it looks like a comfortable skirt.
- MateoEs perfecta para caminar mucho.It is perfect for walking a lot.
- SofíaEntonces, me la llevaré.Then, I will take it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries falda, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
