cama king size
/kama kinɡ siθe/from spelling rules
The English phrase "king size bed" is translated into Spanish as cama king size.
The term is used to describe an extra-large bed that is wider than a standard queen size bed.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter cama tamaño king or more formal descriptions depending on the region and context.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin American countries, the expression cama tamaño king is particularly common.
Did you know?
- The word cama may have much older roots than Latin, potentially originating from a Paleo-Hispanic language that existed before the Roman influence in the Iberian Peninsula.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you may see the term cama matrimonial used for any double bed, regardless of whether it is a queen or a king size.
- Unlike English, where 'king size' is a standard industry term, Spanish speakers often specify the exact measurements in centimeters to avoid confusion between different 'king' standards.
Examples in context
- ¿Tiene una cama de tamaño "king" disponible en la habitación?Do you have a king size bed available in the room?
- Necesito una cama king size para dos personas.I need a king size bed for two people.
- Necesito una cama king size para el hotel.I need a king size bed for the hotel.
- Esa cama king size es muy cómoda.That king size bed is very comfortable.
- ¿Tienen alguna cama king size disponible?Do you have any king size bed available?
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are shopping for furniture at a bedroom store.
- MateoElena, mira esta cama king size.Elena, look at this king size bed.
- ElenaEs perfecta, es mucho más grande que la otra.It is perfect, it is much larger than the other one.
- Mateo¿Crees que cabe en nuestro dormitorio?Do you think it will fit in our bedroom?
- ElenaSí, creo que la cama king size cabrá bien.Yes, I think the king size bed will fit well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, CC BY-SA 4.0.
