Camas (en. Beds)

/ˈka.mas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Furniture for sleeping or resting.
In my house, there are three beds in the rooms.
En mi casa hay tres camas en las habitaciones.
Place or space where one sleeps or rests.
I prefer to sleep in a large bed.
Prefiero dormir en una cama grande.
Padded surface used for sleeping.
This bed has a very comfortable mattress.
Esta cama tiene un colchón muy cómodo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cama', related to 'cama' in the Middle Ages.

Common Phrases and Expressions

double bed
Bed intended for two people.
cama de matrimonio
single bed
Bed designed for one person.
cama individual
to make the bed
To tidy up the bed after using it.
hacer la cama

Related Words

mattress
Soft structure placed on the bed for greater comfort.
colchón
sheets
Bedding that covers the mattress and provides warmth.
sábanas

Slang Meanings

Bed as a place for informal resting.
I’m going to bed to lie down for a while.
Voy a la cama a echarme un rato.
Reference to a large and comfortable bed.
That bed is a luxury; it looks like a hotel.
Esa cama es un lujo, parece un hotel.