Spanish word

cómodo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkomoðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivecomfortable

Example

Este sofá es cómodo.

This sofa is comfortable.

Illustration for cómodo (comfortable)

More examples

Me siento cómodo aquí.

I feel comfortable here.

Core concept

A softly padded armchair that lets the body relax.

Common phrases

  • estar cómodo

    feel comfortable

  • sofá cómodo

    comfortable sofa

  • asiento cómodo

    comfortable seat

Similar words

confortable: Feels physically and mentally free from discomfort.
relajado: Muscles and mind are loose and calm, free of tension.
tranquilo: Lacks anxiety or excitement and remains calm and peaceful.

Definition in Spanish

Que causa bienestar físico y facilita las actividades cotidianas, haciendo que una persona se sienta a gusto.

Word origin

Derives from Latin commodus 'suitable' (com- 'together' + modus 'measure'), whose sense of fitting becomes Spanish cómodo for what gives physical ease.

Usage tips

  • A person is described with estar cómodo, while the comfort of chairs, shoes, or clothes is described with ser cómodo.

Other meanings

  • cozyadjective
  • convenientadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • comodidadcomfortnoun
  • cómodamentecomfortablyadverb

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