Almohadas (en. Pillows)

/al-mo-'a-ðas/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A piece of fabric filled with soft materials, used primarily to support the head during sleep.

I like to sleep with two pillows.

Me gusta dormir con dos almohadas.

An element that provides comfort while resting.

I bought new pillows for the bed.

Compré almohadas nuevas para la cama.

Filling used in armchairs and sofas.

The sofa pillows are very comfortable.

Las almohadas del sofá son muy cómodas.

From the Hispanic Arabic *almuháda, and this from the classical Arabic المخدة (al-mukhaddah), which means 'what supports the head'.

to throw oneself on the pillows

To rest or lie down with the head on the pillows.

echarse en las almohadas

feather pillows

Pillows filled with feathers, which are very soft.

almohadas de plumas

to have dreams on the pillows

Expression that means to rest and dream.

tener los sueños en las almohadas

cushion

A soft object used for sitting or support.

cojín

cover

Fabric cover placed over a pillow.

funda

rest

Period of time in which one rests or takes a break.

descanso

Big head

I wake up with the big head from the pillows.

Me despierto con el cabezón de las almohadas.

Pocket of dreams

I'm going to my pockets of dreams, my pillows.

Voy a mis bolsillos de sueños, mis almohadas.