funda de almohada
/funda de almoada/from spelling rules
The English word "pillowcase" is translated into Spanish as funda de almohada.
Meaning: sheet for covering a pillow (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of funda (cover/case), de (of) and almohada (pillow).
Which one should you use?
Using funda de almohadón instead of funda de almohada refers to a larger decorative or throw pillow.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, you pluralize the noun 'funda' rather than the noun 'almohada': fundas de almohada.
Did you know?
- Because funda comes from a word meaning 'bag', it is the same root used for the Spanish word for a 'sling' used to throw stones.
- The word almohada contains a linguistic fingerprint of the Moorish history of Spain, as it is a direct loan from Arabic.
- The word funda can also refer to a 'scabbard' for a sword, showing its evolution from a protective bag to a sheath.
Examples in context
- No encuentro la funda de almohada limpia. ¿Sabes dónde está?I can't find a clean pillowcase. Do you know where it is?
- Recuerda lavar las fundas de almohada regularmente.Remember to wash the pillowcases regularly.
- Necesito una funda de almohada limpia.I need a clean pillowcase.
- La funda de almohada es de seda.The pillowcase is made of silk.
- ¿Dónde dejaste la funda de almohada azul?Where did you leave the blue pillowcase?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are making the bed in their bedroom.
- Elena¿Tienes la funda de almohada roja?Do you have the red pillowcase?
- JavierSí, la tengo aquí en la mano.Yes, I have it here in my hand.
- ElenaGracias, Javier, ponla en la cama.Thanks, Javier, put it on the bed.
- JavierDe nada, Elena, ya casi terminamos.You're welcome, Elena, we're almost finished.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
