Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
comodidad
Pronunciation
IPA/komoðiˈðað/
Meaning
- feminine nouncomfort
Example
La comodidad de esta cama es increíble.
The comfort of this bed is incredible.
More examples
Por comodidad suelo tomar el ascensor.
For convenience, I usually take the elevator.
Core concept
A person sinking into a soft armchair with a blanket.
Common phrases
por comodidad
for convenience
la comodidad del hogar
the comfort of home
Similar words
descanso: Restores body or mind during a short pause that aids physical or mental recovery.
relajación: Eases physical and mental tension, allowing muscles and thoughts to loosen.
tranquilidad: Has minimal noise and movement, producing a calm, settled mind.
Definition in Spanish
Sensación o cualidad de bienestar que permite vivir con menos molestias; también se usa para indicar conveniencia y facilidad.
Word origin
From Latin commodus 'suitable' plus the noun-forming suffix -idad, originally meaning the state of being suitable and now used for physical comfort and for convenience.
Usage tips
- Comodidad covers both the feeling of being comfortable and practical convenience, so por comodidad means 'for convenience' and las comodidades frequently refers to amenities.
Other meanings
- cozinessnoun
- conveniencenoun
Opposites
- incomodidaddiscomfortnoun
- inconvenienciainconveniencenoun
Related words
- cómodocomfortableadjective
- comodamentecomfortablyadverb