Cómodas (en. Comfortable)

/ˈkomoðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A piece of furniture that has one or more compartments for storing clothes or belongings.
I stored my t-shirts in the dressers.
Guardé mis camisetas en las cómodas.
A piece of furniture with drawers, usually used in bedrooms.
The dresser in the room is made of light wood.
La cómoda del cuarto es de madera clara.
A storage piece of furniture that may have a mirror on top.
The dresser has a mirror that reflects the entire room.
La cómoda tiene un espejo que refleja toda la habitación.

Etymology

From Latin 'commodus', which means 'comfortable' or 'convenient'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to feel comfortable as at home
To feel very much at ease in a place.
estar cómodo como en casa
comfortable and relaxed
With a style that promotes comfort.
comodas y relajadas

Related Words

comfort
The state of being comfortable.
comodidad
arrangement
The action of arranging or adapting something to facilitate its use.
acomodo

Slang Meanings

A piece of furniture that is not just functional, but also aesthetic.
That dresser is a must in the decor.
Esa cómoda es un must en la decoración.
To feel at ease with the place where you live.
Here I feel at ease in the dresser.
Aquí me siento en la cómoda.