camas
/kamas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'beds' is translated into Spanish as camas.
camas is the plural form of cama, which is the most common and universally understood term for 'bed' in Spanish.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
While camas is the standard term, you may encounter the formal term lecho for 'bed'. In informal contexts, particularly in rural areas of Latin America, the word catre can be used to describe a simple or makeshift bed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term litera is commonly used to refer to a bunk bed. In Mexico, tarima refers to a platform bed or any raised surface used for sleeping.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of camas is cama. Because camas is a feminine plural noun, the definite article 'the' must be the feminine plural las (las camas).
How do you pronounce it?
/kamas/
Did you know?
- In the context of hotels, camas is often distinguished between cama de matrimonio for a double bed and camas individuales for singles, with the former literally translating to 'marriage bed'.
- The word cama is shared with the Spanish term for a 'bed' of flowers or a layer of sediment, showing that the word describes any flat layer of material.
- A camilla is a word closely related to cama, but it refers specifically to a 'stretcher' or a medical 'gurney' used in hospitals.
Examples in context
- Tenemos espacio para dos camas.We have space for two beds.This sentence is useful for expressing how many camas there is space for.Tatoeba #1386094 by marcelostockle, translation #680349 by Source_VOA
- En mi habitación hay dos camas.In my room there are 2 beds.This sentence is useful for stating how many camas are in a room.Tatoeba #2532901 by Shishir, translation #10501888 by tchrspet1
- Ellos duermen en camas separadas.They sleep in separate beds.This sentence is useful for describing how people sleep in separate camas.Tatoeba #3062502 by marcelostockle, translation #2594169 by WestofEden
- Me gusta descansar en mi cama después de un largo día de trabajoI enjoy resting on my bed after a long day of work
- El campesino dormía en un catre hecho de troncos y pajaThe peasant slept on a bed made of logs and straw
- Los niños estaban emocionados porque les compramos una litera nuevaThe kids were excited because we bought them a new bunk bed
- El artista descansaba en una cómoda tarima en su improvisado estudioThe artist rested on a comfortable platform bed in his makeshift studio
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at a hotel room.
- LucíaHay tres camas en esta habitación.There are three beds in this room.
- Mateo¿Son suficientes para nosotros, Lucía?Are they enough for us, Lucía?
- LucíaSí, las camas son muy grandes.Yes, the beds are very large.
- MateoPerfecto, entonces reservamos esta.Perfect, then we'll book this one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
