Spanish word

confort

Pronunciation

IPA/konˈfoɾt/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncomfort

Example

Me encanta el confort de este sofá.

I love the comfort of this sofa.

Illustration for confort (comfort)

More examples

La zona de confort frena a muchas personas a asumir riesgos.

The comfort zone keeps many people from taking risks.

Core concept

A state of bodily well-being and environmental ease caused by absence of annoyances.

Common phrases

  • zona de confort

    comfort zone

  • falta de confort

    lack of comfort

  • nivel de confort

    comfort level

Similar words

comodidad: Everyday physical ease that makes sitting, moving, and routine tasks feel effortless.
bienestar: Sense of overall health and positive mood that keeps body and mind functioning well.
descanso: Restful recovery that relieves tiredness and allows the body and mind to recuperate.
relajación: Calming release of tension that soothes muscles and produces a settled mental state.

Definition in Spanish

Estado o sensación de comodidad y bienestar físico o ambiental por ausencia de molestias.

Word origin

Taken into Spanish from French confort and ultimately from Latin confortare meaning 'to make strong', with the sense narrowing over time to physical and spatial comfort.

Usage tips

  • Spelling differs from English (confort vs comfort) and the noun is common in product specs and facility signage rather than in everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • cozinessnoun

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