almohadas
/almoadas/from spelling rules
The English word "pillows" is translated into Spanish as almohadas.
almohadas refers to the soft supports used to rest the head while sleeping.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between almohadas and cojines. While almohadas refers specifically to pillows used for sleeping, cojines refers to decorative cushions used on sofas or chairs.
How do you pronounce it?
/almoadas/
Did you know?
- The word almohada is one of the few words in Spanish that uses the letter h not as a silent marker but as a remnant of its Arabic origin, al-mukhadda.
- The Spanish language has a specific term, almohadilla, which refers to a small cushion or pad, such as the one used for sewing pins or a mouse pad.
- A common mistake even among native Spanish speakers is to write almoada, leaving out the 'h'. This occurs because the 'h' is completely silent and offers no phonetic clue to its presence.
Examples in context
- ¿Cuántas almohadas usa para dormir?How many pillows do you use when sleeping?This sentence is useful for asking how many almohadas someone uses for sleeping.Tatoeba #9926450 by Shishir, translation #9853841 by NurseMeeks
- Ella duerme con dos almohadas.She sleeps with two pillows.This sentence is useful for stating how many almohadas a person sleeps with.Tatoeba #721776 by ventana, translation #317101 by CK
- Por favor, tráigame algunas almohadas.Please bring me some pillows
- ¿Podrías esponjar los cojines?Could you fluff up the pillows?
- Tomemos algunos almohadones y construyamos una fortaleza acogedoraLet's gather some pillows and make a cozy fort
- Me encantan estos cojines suavesI love these soft pillows
- Necesito comprar almohadas nuevas para la cama.I need to buy new pillows for the bed.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are organizing their new bedroom.
- DanielSofía, ¿dónde pusiste las almohadas?Sofía, where did you put the pillows?
- SofíaEstán sobre el sofá, Daniel.They are on the sofa, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, las almohadas son muy suaves.Thanks, the pillows are very soft.
- SofíaSí, son perfectas para descansar.Yes, they are perfect for resting.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
