Almohada (en. Pillow)

/al-mo-'a-da/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Soft support for the head, usually filled with materials like feathers or foam.

It is important to choose a pillow that suits your sleeping style.

Es importante elegir una almohada que se adapte a tu forma de dormir.

In some contexts, it may refer to a similar object used in seating or for back comfort.

She placed a pillow on her chair for added comfort.

Ella coloco una almohada en su silla para mayor comodidad.

From Hispanic Arabic 'almohada', which comes from Classical Arabic 'مخدة' (makhaddah).

to sleep like a baby

To rest deeply and peacefully.

dormir como un niño

to be hard-headed

To have a big head or to be stubborn (can be jokingly related to a pillow).

ser un cabezón

cushion

An object similar to a pillow, but smaller, used for decoration or comfort.

cojín

bed

A piece of furniture where one sleeps and which generally has pillows.

cama

rest

A state of rest after exertion.

descanso

Big or heavy head.

That guy has a pillow on his head; he struggles to understand things.

Ese tipo tiene una almohada en la cabeza, le cuesta entender las cosas.

A state of being very relaxed or sleeping deeply.

I got home and fell onto the pillow; I didn't even notice.

Llegué a casa y caí en la almohada, ni me enteré.