comodidades
/komodidades/from spelling rules
The English word "amenities" is translated into Spanish as comodidades.
comodidades specifically refers to the comforts and conveniences provided, highlighting the enjoyable aspects of the amenities. Depending on the context, other terms may be more appropriate: servicios is a common general term for amenities in Spanish, while instalaciones refers to the physical facilities or infrastructure available in a location.
Meaning: public facilities (noun)
Which one should you use?
While comodidades focuses on the comfort and ease provided, servicios is a broader term for amenities in general and instalaciones focuses on the physical buildings or infrastructure available.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is comodidad, and the plural form is comodidades.
How do you pronounce it?
/komodidades/
Did you know?
- The word comodidad shares a root with the English word 'commodity', though in modern Spanish it focuses on the feeling of ease rather than a raw material or product.
- The adjective cómodo (comfortable) can also be used colloquially in some countries to describe someone who is 'easy-going' or 'relaxed' in their personality.
- While comodidades describes physical comforts, if you are talking about the perks of a job, such as a company car or free lunch, you might use the term prestaciones.
Examples in context
- El hotel cuenta con excelentes servicios como piscina, gimnasio y aparcamiento gratuito.The hotel has excellent amenities such as a pool, gym and free parking.
- El hotel tiene excelentes comodidades.The hotel has excellent amenities.
- Buscamos un edificio con más comodidades.We are looking for a building with more amenities.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing a potential apartment for rent.
- SofíaMira este apartamento, es muy amplio.Look at this apartment, it is very spacious.
- MateoSí, pero ¿qué comodidades ofrece el edificio?Yes, but what amenities does the building offer?
- SofíaTiene piscina y un gimnasio moderno.It has a pool and a modern gym.
- MateoEntonces me gusta mucho el lugar.In that case, I like the place a lot.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
