How to Say “Bed” in Spanish

Ways to say it

The primary word for a piece of furniture used for sleeping is cama. You can use the adjective cómodo to describe a comfortable bed or acogedor for a cozy bed. To specify the size, you can use individual for a single bed or doble for a double bed. When talking about bedding or sheets, you can use the term ropa de cama or the word sábanas. If you want to refer to bunk beds, use the word litera.

Which one should you use?

cama is the standard, most common word for a bed. catre refers specifically to a small, simple or narrow bed, such as a cot or a camp bed. yacija is a more literary term referring to a very simple, low-quality bed or a pallet. lecho is an alternative used in formal or literary-style writing. piltra, sobre and catrera are other forms of the word for bed.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

lecho is reserved for formal or literary contexts. camita is a colloquial and friendly diminutive used to mean "little bed." The forms camucha and cucha are colloquial and carry a despective or derogatory tone.

Is it said differently in some regions?

In some Latin American countries, catre may be used to refer to a simple or rustic bed. In Spain, lecho is used as an alternative for bed in formal or literary writings.

Related words

To go to a sleeping bed (verb): irse a la cama.

To have sexual intercourse with (verb): encamarse.

How does it change in a sentence?

cama is a feminine noun, so it must be preceded by feminine articles such as la or las.

How do you pronounce it?

/ˈkama/