Bed in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: KAH-mah
IPA: ‘ka.ma

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idioms

“Hacer la cama a alguien” – to make someone’s bed, which figuratively means to help someone out or do a favor for them.

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other meanings

In a figurative sense, “cama” can be used to refer to a source of comfort or relaxation, or to describe a comfortable or easy situation.

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do not confuse with

“Cama” should not be confused with “cambio,” which means “change” in Spanish.

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variations by country

While there are no major variations of the word “cama” across Spanish-speaking countries, some countries may use alternative words such as “colchón” or “cucheta” to refer to a bed.

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cultural referece

In Spain, it’s common to take a nap, or “siesta,” during the afternoon, and a comfortable “cama” at your workplace is an important part of this tradition.

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usage

“Cama” is a common noun in Spanish, referring to a piece of furniture used for sleeping or resting.

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origin

The word “cama” comes from the Latin word “cambra,” meaning “bed.”

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cama info.

To remember the Spanish word “cama,” you might think of a familiar word like “camera” and imagine taking a picture of your bed every morning to remember your “cama.” This could help you make a mental association.

Some synonyms for “cama” include “lecho” and “catre,” though “lecho” can have a poetic or more literary tone.

In slang or informal contexts, “cama” doesn’t typically have many alternate meanings. However, it is sometimes used in idioms or phrases, such as “hacer la cama” which means “to make the bed” but can also metaphorically mean to trick or set someone up for a failure or a problem.

Examples of sentences using “cama”:
– Antes de salir, necesito hacer mi cama. (Before leaving, I need to make my bed.)
– Cuando estaba enfermo, pasé todo el día en la cama. (When I was sick, I spent the whole day in bed.)
– Los niños están saltando sobre la cama y riendo. (The children are jumping on the bed and laughing.)
– Vamos a comprar una cama nueva para la habitación de huéspedes. (We are going to buy a new bed for the guest room.)

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cama info.

Tips to remember the word “cama”:
1. Visualize: Picture a bed in your mind and imagine the word “cama” written on the blankets.
2. Association: Connect “cama” to the word “camera” since they start similarly, but imagine the camera is for taking photos of cozy beds.
3. Rhyme: Think of a phrase like “llama in a cama,” imagining a llama relaxing on a bed to make the word more memorable.

Explanations:
– “Cama” is a noun in Spanish that means “bed,” which is a piece of furniture for sleeping or resting.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Lecho” is a bit more formal or literary synonym for bed.
– “Catre” refers to a simple, often portable, bed or cot.

Alternate meanings or slang:
– In some contexts, “cama” could be slang for a trap or setup, as in someone being lured into a problematic situation.
– “Hacer la cama” can be used figuratively in Spanish to mean “to make the bed” but could also mean to set someone up or trick them.

Examples of sentences that use “cama”:
– Voy a comprar una cama nueva este fin de semana. (I’m going to buy a new bed this weekend.)
– Es importante hacer la cama cada mañana. (It’s important to make the bed every morning.)
– Mi gato pasa todo el día durmiendo en la cama. (My cat spends all day sleeping on the bed.)
– Me acosté temprano pero no pude dormir bien en toda la noche en la cama. (I went to bed early but couldn’t sleep well all night in the bed.)

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