cama plegable
/ˌkama pleˈɡable/
The English phrase "rollaway bed" is cama plegable in Spanish.
A cama plegable refers to a portable bed that features wheels or folding legs, allowing it to be moved and stored with ease.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cama (bed) and plegable (foldable/folding).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the most common term for a rollaway bed is cama plegable. In Argentina, you can use cama desplegable to refer to the same item.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkama pleˈɡable/
Did you know?
- The verb plegar in cama plegable is used beyond furniture, specifically to describe the act of folding one's hands in prayer.
- While many Spanish words for household items have Latin roots, the word cama is a linguistic mystery that could predate Latin influence in Spain.
- The root of plegable traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *-dʰlom, making it a distant relative of various 'fold' words across many different language families.
Examples in context
- Tenemos una cama plegable adicional disponible si la necesita.We have an extra rollaway bed available if you need it.
- Necesitamos una cama plegable para el invitado.We need a rollaway bed for the guest.
- La cama plegable es muy cómoda.The rollaway bed is very comfortable.
- ¿Puedes guardar la cama plegable en el armario?Can you store the rollaway bed in the closet?
Example conversation
María and Daniel are preparing a guest room.
- MaríaDaniel, ¿traes la cama plegable?Daniel, are you bringing the rollaway bed?
- DanielSí, ya la estoy armando.Yes, I am assembling it now.
- MaríaGracias, la cama plegable ayudará mucho.Thanks, the rollaway bed will help a lot.
- DanielDe nada, ya casi está lista.You're welcome, it's almost ready.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry cama plegable, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, plegable, CC BY-SA 4.0.
