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“pillow” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/almoˈaða/

Example

Compré una almohada nueva.

I bought a new pillow.

Illustration for almohada (pillow)

How to say “pillow” in Spanish

“Pillow” in Spanish is almohada.

Soft padded pillow used on a bed to support the head during sleep.

Full entry for almohada: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with almohada

Es recomendable lavar la almohada cada seis meses.

It's recommended to wash the pillow every six months.

Tips for using almohada

  • Almohada is the standard word for a bed pillow while cojín usually denotes a decorative or sofa cushion.

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