colchones de aire
/kolt͡ʃones de aiɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "airbeds" is translated into Spanish as colchones de aire.
colchones de aire refers to inflatable mattresses that are filled with air for sleeping.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of colchones (mattresses) and de aire (of air).
Which one should you use?
You can also use the alternative term colchón inflable to mean an inflatable mattress.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a single airbed, use the singular form colchón de aire.
How do you pronounce it?
/koltʃones de aiɾe/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, aire can refer to a specific species of animal, named by a zoologist due to the shivering movements of its head.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the term colchón can be used metaphorically to refer to a financial reserve or 'cushion' of savings.
- While colchón inflable is common, some Latin American countries use the word colchoneta, which can refer to either an airbed or a thin foam gym mat.
Examples in context
- He comprado unos colchones inflables para los invitados en casa.I have bought some airbeds for the guests at home.
- ¿Dónde podemos encontrar camas de aire para acampar?Where can we find airbeds for camping?
- Necesitamos camas hinchables para el próximo viaje familiar.We need inflatable beds for the next family trip.
- Vamos a la playa y necesitamos comprar colchonetas hinchables.We are going to the beach and need to buy air mattresses.
- ¿Sabes dónde puedo conseguir colchones de aire a buen precio?Do you know where I can get airbeds at a good price?
- Los colchones de aire son muy cómodos.Airbeds are very comfortable.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are preparing the guest room for friends.
- MateoLucía, ¿dónde guardaste los colchones de aire?Lucía, where did you put the airbeds?
- LucíaEstán en la caja debajo de la cama.They are in the box under the bed.
- MateoPerfecto, voy a inflarlos ahora mismo.Perfect, I'm going to inflate them right now.
- LucíaGracias, Mateo. Yo prepararé las sábanas.Thanks, Mateo. I will prepare the sheets.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aire, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
