Spanish Conversation · Level 107
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Spanish word
apoyabrazos
Pronunciation
IPA/apoʝaˈβɾaθos/
Meaning
- masculine nounarmrest
Example
El apoyabrazos del coche está roto.
The car's armrest is broken.
More examples
En el avión no había apoyabrazos en mi asiento.
On the plane, my seat had no armrests.
Core concept
Small padded rest attached to a seat where the elbow or forearm can sit.
Common phrases
apoyabrazos del coche
car armrest
apoyabrazos del sofá
sofa armrest
apoyabrazos central
central armrest
Similar words
reposabrazos: Sturdy arm support built into a seat, designed to hold the elbow securely.
apoyadero: Small protruding rest on a chair or desk, typically unpadded and functional.
cojín: Cushion-like pad positioned to support the arm and increase comfort.
Definition in Spanish
Elemento de un asiento destinado a apoyar el antebrazo o el codo, presente en sillas, sofás y vehículos, que puede ser fijo o móvil.
Word origin
Formed from apoyar (to support) + brazos (arms), the compound names a seat feature that supports the elbow or forearm.
Usage tips
- When describing a seat, add fijo, abatible, or central to show whether the armrest is fixed, folding, or positioned between seats.