Cama (en. Bed)

/ˈkama/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A piece of furniture composed of a frame and a mattress, intended for sleeping.

She lay down on the bed after a long day.

Ella se acostó en la cama después de un largo día.

Place where one sleeps.

The child lies down on his bed to read a story.

El niño se echa en su cama a leer un cuento.

Unit of measurement for the thickness of a mattress.

This hotel offers beds that are two meters wide.

Este hotel ofrece camas de dos metros de ancho.

From Latin 'cama', which refers to a piece of furniture for sleeping.

bed of nails

A very uncomfortable bed.

cama de clavos

war bed

A situation that brings conflicts or problems.

cama de guerra

to make one's bed

Prepare the bed for sleeping.

hacer cama

mattress

Soft layer placed on the bed for added comfort.

colchón

sheet

Fabric used to cover the bed.

sábana

pillow

Soft object placed on the bed to rest the head.

almohada

Bed used as a colloquial term to refer to a casual romantic relationship.

They are just friends with benefits.

Ellos solo son amigos con cama.

Bed in the context of a temporary shelter.

I found a bed at the shelter.

Encontré una cama en el albergue.