cama individual
/kama indibidwal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "twin bed" is cama individual in Spanish.
cama individual is used to describe a twin bed.
Which one should you use?
While cama individual refers to a twin bed, you should use cama de matrimonio to refer to a double or queen-sized bed. In some parts of Latin America, the phrase cama de plaza y media is used to refer to a bed that is slightly larger than a twin bed.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a bed for two people is called a cama de matrimonio, which literally means 'marriage bed'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you do not measure beds by 'size' like 'twin' or 'queen', but by 'plazas', which refers to the number of people or spaces it accommodates.
- The word cama likely predates the arrival of the Romans in the Iberian Peninsula, possibly originating from a Paleo-Hispanic root.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría reservar una habitación con una cama individual?Could I reserve a room with a twin bed?
- Necesito una cama individual para el cuarto.I need a twin bed for the room.
- La cama individual es muy cómoda.The twin bed is very comfortable.
- ¿Prefieres una cama individual o una matrimonial?Do you prefer a twin bed or a double bed?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are choosing furniture for a guest room.
- DanielLucía, ¿compramos una cama individual para el invitado?Lucía, should we buy a twin bed for the guest?
- LucíaSí, una cama individual es perfecta para este espacio.Yes, a twin bed is perfect for this space.
- DanielEstá bien, buscaré una cama individual de color blanco.Okay, I will look for a white twin bed.
- LucíaMe parece una excelente idea, Daniel.That sounds like an excellent idea, Daniel.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, CC BY-SA 4.0.
