almohada de plumas
/almoada de plumas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'down pillow' is translated into Spanish as almohada de plumas.
While almohada de plumas is common, you may also use almohada de plumón to specifically refer to the soft down rather than standard feathers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase almohada de plumas translates literally to 'pillow of feathers'.
Did you know?
- The word almohada has its roots in the Arabic word al-miḵadda, a linguistic footprint left by the historical presence of Moorish culture in the Iberian Peninsula.
- The term plumas is used both for the filling of a pillow and for the 'pens' used for writing before the invention of the ballpoint.
- While almohada is used for the head, a similar word cojín is used for the decorative cushions found on a sofa.
Examples in context
- Tom tiene una almohada de plumas de ganso.Tom has a goose-down pillow.This sentence is useful for seeing how to specify the type of feather, such as goose-down, using the form almohada de plumas.Tatoeba #5822580 by albrusgher, translation #2776204 by Hybrid
- Me encanta esa almohada de plumas. ¡Es tan suave!I love that down pillow. It's so soft!
- Prefiero dormir con una almohada de plumas.I prefer to sleep with a down pillow.
- Esa almohada de plumas es muy suave.That down pillow is very soft.
Example conversation
Elena is shopping for bedding at a store.
- MateoElena, ¿buscas una almohada de plumas?Elena, are you looking for a down pillow?
- ElenaSí, Mateo, necesito una para mi cama.Yes, Mateo, I need one for my bed.
- MateoEsta almohada de plumas es excelente.This down pillow is excellent.
- ElenaTienes razón, es muy cómoda.You are right, it is very comfortable.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries almohada, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
