ropa de cama
/ropa de kama/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English word "bedding" is translated into Spanish as ropa de cama.
Ropa de cama is used to refer to bedlinen in general. If you need to be more specific about individual items, you might use colcha for bedspread, cubrecama for bedcover, edredón for duvet, funda de almohada for pillowcase or manta for blanket.
Meaning: bedlinen (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ropa (clothing/clothes), de (of) and cama (bed), literally meaning "clothing of bed".
How does it change in a sentence?
Ropa de cama is a feminine noun phrase and is typically used with the feminine singular article la to mean "the bedding".
Did you know?
- While ropa de cama refers to bedding, the word ropa can also be used in the phrase ropa vieja to refer to a traditional shredded beef stew.
- The word cama has mysterious origins that may predate Latin, potentially coming from a Paleo-Hispanic language used in the Iberian Peninsula.
- Spanish uses the word ropa to categorize many non-clothing fabrics, such as ropa blanca for general household linens like towels and tablecloths.
Examples in context
- Para mantener una cama cómoda y acogedora, es esencial elegir la ropa de cama adecuada.To maintain a comfortable and cozy bed, it is essential to choose the right bedding.
- Las sábanas de algodón son las mejores para mantenerse fresco durante el verano.Cotton sheets are the best for staying cool during the summer.
- Necesito comprar ropa de cama nueva.I need to buy new bedding.
- Necesitamos comprar ropa de cama nueva.We need to buy new bedding.
- La ropa de cama es de algodón.The bedding is made of cotton.
- ¿Dónde guardas la ropa de cama limpia?Where do you keep the clean bedding?
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are checking the supplies in their guest room.
- JavierLucía, ¿hay suficiente ropa de cama para los invitados?Lucía, is there enough bedding for the guests?
- LucíaSí, acabo de lavar toda la ropa de cama.Yes, I just washed all the bedding.
- JavierPerfecto, entonces ya podemos preparar la habitación.Perfect, then we can prepare the room now.
- LucíaDe acuerdo, yo traeré las almohadas.Okay, I will bring the pillows.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bedding” translations and entries ropa de cama, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, de, ropa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
