Spanish word

almohada

Pronunciation

IPA/almoˈaða/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpillow

Example

Compré una almohada nueva.

I bought a new pillow.

Illustration for almohada (pillow)

More examples

Es recomendable lavar la almohada cada seis meses.

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

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • lavar la almohada

    wash the pillow

  • almohada nueva

    new pillow

Similar words

cojín: Small ornamental cushion for seats meant to decorate or provide lumbar support.
funda: Removable protective fabric sleeve that covers a pillow or cushion.

Definition in Spanish

Pieza acolchada que se coloca en la cama para apoyar la cabeza durante el sueño o el descanso.

Word origin

The Spanish word comes from Arabic al-mukhadda, with al- as the definite article and mukhadda originally meaning something for the cheek.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • almohadónlarge cushionnoun
  • almohadillasmall pillownoun

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