Spanish Conversation · Level 14
89 words
Spanish word
cama
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkama/
Meaning
- feminine nounbed
Example
¿Dónde está la cama?
Where is the bed?
More examples
Siempre hago la cama por la mañana.
I always make the bed in the morning.
Core concept
Sleeping platform consisting of a mattress and bedding.
Common phrases
hacer la cama
make the bed
irse a la cama
go to bed
la cama de matrimonio
double bed
Similar words
colchón: Soft, thick pad that rests on a bed to support and cushion the sleeper.
cama de matrimonio: Bed built wider for two people to sleep side by side.
sofá cama: Seat-like couch that converts into a sleeping surface at night.
litera: Bed structure with two stacked sleeping levels, upper and lower.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar del mobiliario destinado a dormir, generalmente formado por una base, colchón y ropa de cama.
Word origin
Spanish 'cama' comes from Old Spanish cama, from Proto-Romance *cama meaning 'bed', with no clear older source.
Usage tips
- In Spanish the adjective follows the noun in descriptions such as 'cama doble' rather than 'doble cama'.