cómodo
/ˈkomodo/
The English word "comfortable" can be translated into Spanish as cómodo. Wiktionary also lists confortable.
Meaning: providing physical comfort and ease (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA |
|---|---|
| cómodo | /ˈkomodo/ |
| confortable | /konfoɾˈtable/ |
The word is used to describe things that provide physical comfort and ease.
Which one should you use?
Use cómodo to describe physical comfort (like a chair) or a state of being (feeling at ease). The loanword confortable is a formal option meaning comfortable.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it describes, so use cómoda for feminine nouns like silla (chair).
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkomodo/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use confortable for everything, but cómodo is much more common for everyday physical comfort.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish dialects, calling someone cómodo can be a sarcastic way to describe them as lazy or overly fond of their own ease.
- Spanish uses the word confortar as a verb, but unlike the English 'comfort', it often refers to strengthening someone or giving them heart and courage.
- While English uses 'comfortable' for a temperature that is neither too hot nor too cold, Spanish speakers typically use agradable or templado instead of cómodo.
Examples in context
- Este mono es cómodo.These overalls are comfortable.This sentence is useful for describing the comfort of clothing using cómodo.Tatoeba #10559682 by Seael, translation #6926252 by Eccles17
- Me siento muy cómodo.I feel really comfortable.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal feeling of comfort using cómodo.Tatoeba #7983010 by pchamorro, translation #4498512 by CK
- Estoy cómodo con esto.I'm comfortable with it.This sentence is useful for expressing being at ease with a situation using cómodo.Tatoeba #5187370 by radu107, translation #5187241 by CK
- Me siento cómodo en este sofá.I feel comfortable on this couch.
- Este hotel ofrece habitaciones muy cómodas.This hotel offers very comfortable rooms.
- Los zapatos nuevos son muy cómodos.The new shoes are very comfortable.
- El sillón es muy confortable.The armchair is very comfortable.
- El viaje en clase ejecutiva fue muy confortable.The business class trip was very comfortable.
- Este colchón es muy confortable para dormir.This mattress is very comfortable to sleep on.
- Me siento a gusto en esta silla.I feel comfortable in this chair.
- Estoy muy a gusto con la temperatura ambiente.I am very comfortable with the room temperature.
- Los invitados se sintieron muy a gusto en nuestra casa.The guests felt very comfortable in our house.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are at a furniture store.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta este sillón, Elena?Do you like this armchair, Elena?
- ElenaSí, el cojín es muy cómodo.Yes, the cushion is very comfortable.
- AlejandroEs un color muy bonito también.It is a very pretty color too.
- ElenaEs perfecto para mi nueva casa.It is perfect for my new house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “comfortable” translations and entries cómodo, confortable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
