debajo de la cama
/debaxo de la kama/from spelling rules
The English phrase "under the bed" is translated into Spanish as debajo de la cama.
This phrase is used to describe something being in a position directly below the frame or mattress of a bed.
Which one should you use?
The most common way to express this is debajo de la cama. You may also encounter bajo la cama, which is a shorter, more literary alternative that does not require the particle de.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the preposition debajo must be followed by de when it is used to indicate a relationship with a specific object, such as la cama.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid saying debajo la cama. English speakers often mistakenly omit the de, but this is grammatically incorrect in Spanish.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word cama is an outlier because it may not have come from Latin, but from an ancient Paleo-Hispanic language spoken in the Iberian Peninsula before the Romans arrived.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the concept of el monstruo debajo de la cama is a common cultural trope used to tease children, similar to the 'boogeyman'.
Examples in context
- Hay lugar debajo de la cama.There is space under the bed.This sentence shows how to express that there is space available using debajo de la cama.Tatoeba #5028114 by don_ramon, translation #5028071 by Airvian
- Tom se ocultó debajo de la cama.Tom hid under the bed.This sentence demonstrates the use of debajo de la cama to describe someone hiding.Tatoeba #1289681 by marcelostockle, translation #1025224 by CK
- Busca mi gato debajo de la cama.Look for my cat under the bed.This sentence uses debajo de la cama to describe looking for a pet.Tatoeba #2182727 by babelpoint, translation #1572911 by fanty
- Los juguetes están debajo de la camaThe toys are under the bed
- El libro está bajo la camaThe book is under the bed
- Por favor, busca el informe debajo de la camaPlease, look for the report under the bed
- No encuentro las llaves. Tal vez estén debajo de la camaI can't find the keys, maybe they're under the bed
- Mi libro está debajo de la camaMy book is under the bed
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Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are cleaning a bedroom.
- Daniel¿Viste mis calcetines?Did you see my socks?
- LucíaCreo que están debajo de la cama.I think they are under the bed.
- DanielTienes razón, los encontré.You are right, I found them.
- Lucía¡Qué bueno, Daniel!That's good, Daniel!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cama, de, debajo, la, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
