Alcoba (en. Bedroom)

/alˈkoβa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Enclosed space in a dwelling, primarily intended for rest.

She decorated her alcove with soft and calming colors.

Ella decoró su alcoba con colores suaves y tranquilos.

Room with a bed, generally private.

The guest's alcove is very spacious and comfortable.

La alcoba del huésped es muy amplia y cómoda.

Room where the bed is located.

The child went to his alcove after dinner.

El niño fue a su alcoba después de cenar.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'alqubba', which means 'the dome' or 'the room'.

golden alcove

Talking about a luxurious alcove or one with special ornamentation.

alcoba dorada

in someone else's alcove

Referring to being in another person's room, usually in a private or intimate context.

en alcoba ajena

marital alcove

Room designated for a married couple.

alcoba matrimonial

bedroom

Room where one sleeps, synonymous with alcove.

dormitorio

bed

Soft furniture used for sleeping, found in the alcove.

cama

night

Period of darkness between day and morning, typically when the alcove is used.

noche

Refuge or private place for personal encounters.

They met in the alcove to chat quietly.

Se encontraron en la alcoba para charlar tranquilos.

Sometimes humorously refers to a place for romance.

They are always in the alcove; it seems they never go out.

Están siempre en la alcoba, parece que no salen nunca.