cama de bronceado
/kama de bɾonθeado/from spelling rulesfeminine
The English phrase "tanning bed" is translated into Spanish as cama de bronceado.
The term refers to a device used for tanning the skin.
Meaning: tanning device (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase is feminine.
Did you know?
- The verb broncear has a dual meaning, referring both to tanning skin and to the artistic process of gilding an object with bronze.
- While cama de bronceado refers to the device, the word solarium in Spain refers to both the machine and the entire business.
- The term cama is thought to have been borrowed from a Paleo-Hispanic language before entering Late Latin.
Examples in context
- ¿Has utilizado las cabinas de rayos UVA antes?Have you ever used tanning beds before?
- La cama de bronceado está muy caliente.The tanning bed is very hot.
- ¿Hay una cama de bronceado en este spa?Is there a tanning bed in this spa?
- Ella prefiere usar la cama de bronceado.She prefers to use the tanning bed.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are talking at a beauty salon.
- AlejandroHola, quiero reservar una cama de bronceado.Hello, I want to reserve a tanning bed.
- SofíaClaro, Alejandro. Tenemos una disponible ahora.Sure, Alejandro. We have one available now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, ¿está limpia la cama de bronceado?Perfect, is the tanning bed clean?
- SofíaSí, siempre las desinfectamos antes de usarlas.Yes, we always disinfect them before using them.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tanning bed” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
