cama elástica
/ˌkama eˈlastika/feminine
The English word 'trampoline' can be translated into Spanish as cama elástica, trampolín or saltadero.
Meaning: gymnastic and recreational device (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cama elástica | /ˌkama eˈlastika/ | feminine |
| trampolín | /tɾampoˈlin/ | masculine |
| saltadero | /saltadeɾo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
All three terms refer to a device used for jumping or gymnastics, but they are used in different contexts and regions.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase cama elástica literally translates to 'elastic bed'.
Which one should you use?
Cama elástica is the most common and standard way to refer to the recreational device used for jumping. While trampolín can mean a recreational trampoline, it is more frequently used to refer to a diving board or a springboard in competitive diving.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Saltadero is a colloquial term used in some Latin American regions to refer to a trampoline, often meaning a 'jumping thing' or 'place for jumping'.
How does it change in a sentence?
cama elástica is a feminine noun, while both trampolín and saltadero are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌkama eˈlastika/
Did you know?
- While trampolín refers to a diving board in most contexts, it can also mean a 'springboard' in a metaphorical sense, such as a job that helps someone launch their career.
- The word trampolín actually traveled from Germanic roots through Italian before entering the Spanish language.
Examples in context
- Holly está saltando sobre el trampolín.Holly is jumping on the trampoline.This sentence shows the use of trampolín.Tatoeba #4001514 by cueyayotl, translation #4001512 by CN
- Necesitamos una cama elástica nueva para el jardín.We need a new trampoline for the garden.
- Mis hijos se divierten saltando en la cama elástica.My children have fun jumping on the trampoline.
- Cuando era niño, solía pasar horas saltando en el trampolín del vecino.When I was a child, I used to spend hours jumping on the neighbor's trampoline.
- ¡Qué divertido es saltar en el salta-salta del parque!How fun it is to jump on the trampoline in the park!
- La cama elástica es muy divertida.The trampoline is very fun.
- Compramos una cama elástica para el jardín.We bought a trampoline for the garden.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are in their backyard.
- Daniel¿Dónde pusiste la cama elástica?Where did you put the trampoline?
- SofíaEstá cerca de la cerca.It is near the fence.
- DanielSofía, ¿quieres saltar un poco?Sofía, do you want to jump a little?
- Sofía¡Sí, me encanta saltar!Yes, I love jumping!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trampoline” translations and entries cama elástica, trampolín, 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, trampolín, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
