Spanish word

colchoneta

Pronunciation

IPA/koltʃoˈneta/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmat

Example

Voy a llevar una colchoneta a la playa.

I'm going to take a mat to the beach.

Illustration for colchoneta (mat)

More examples

Después de la clase de yoga, guardé la colchoneta en su funda.

After the yoga class, I put the yoga mat in its cover.

Core concept

Little mattress-like cushion used as a portable exercise or beach mat.

Common phrases

  • colchoneta de playa

    beach mat

  • colchoneta de yoga

    yoga mat

  • colchoneta hinchable

    inflatable mat

Similar words

esterilla: Very thin exercise or outdoor mat for yoga or floor use, not heavily cushioned.
colchón: Thick bed mattress designed for regular nightly sleep.
colchón inflable: Air-filled mattress that inflates for temporary sleeping when camping or guests stay over.
cojín: Small soft cushion used to support the back or head while sitting or sleeping.

Definition in Spanish

Almohadilla portátil y acolchada, de tamaño menor que un colchón, destinada a sentarse o tumbarse en actividades recreativas o deportivas.

Word origin

The word derives from colchón (from Latin culcita) with the diminutive -eta, signaling a smaller, mattress-like item.

Usage tips

  • Colchoneta carries the nuance of padding, so a thin unpadded yoga mat is more likely called esterilla rather than colchoneta.

Other meanings

  • padnoun

Related words

  • colchónmattressnoun
  • acolcharpadverb
  • acolchadopaddedadjective

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