Spanish word

sábana

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsaβana/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbed sheet

Example

La sábana está sucia.

The bed sheet is dirty.

Illustration for sábana (bed sheet)

More examples

Voy a cambiar la sábana ahora.

I'm going to change the sheet now.

Core concept

Rectangular cloth used on a bed to cover the mattress or to cover the sleeper.

Common phrases

  • cambiar la sábana

    change the sheet

  • lavar las sábanas

    wash the sheets

Similar words

colcha: Decorative quilted cover that tops the bed to protect linens and give a finished look.
manta: Cozy blanket for draping over the body for warmth, handy around the house.
edredón: Thick duvet filled with insulating material that serves as the main warm bed covering.

Definition in Spanish

Tela usada en la cama para cubrir el colchón o tapar al durmiente; puede distinguirse en tipos como bajera o encimera.

Word origin

From Latin sabaena 'covering cloth', the term kept the sense of a cloth used to cover a bed in Spanish.

Usage tips

  • When buying or requesting sheets, specify 'sábana bajera' for the fitted bottom sheet or 'sábana encimera' for the top sheet, or ask for a 'juego de sábanas' and give the size.

Other meanings

  • sheetnoun

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