Colchones (en. Mattresses)

/kolˈtʃones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Soft structures placed on a base to provide a comfortable place to sleep.

I bought a couple of new mattresses for the rooms.

Compre un par de colchones nuevos para las habitaciones.

An essential element in most beds.

I need a mattress that is orthopedic.

Necesito un colchón que sea ortopédico.

Covers filled with materials such as foam or springs.

Latex mattresses are very popular for their durability.

Los colchones de látex son muy populares por su durabilidad.

From the Hispanic Arabic 'qulchón', which refers to a 'filling' or 'soft thing'.

air mattress

An inflatable mattress used for camping or guests.

colchón de aire

to change mattresses

To replace the old mattress with a new one.

cambiar de colchón

orthopedic mattress

Mattress designed to provide support for the spine.

colchón ortopédico

bed

Furniture on which one sleeps.

cama

pillow

Soft filling used to support the head while sleeping.

almohada

sheet

Fabric that covers the mattress.

sábana

To sleep a lot

That weekend I just stayed in bed, I collapsed on the mattresses.

Ese fin de semana solo estuve en la cama, me tiré a los colchones.

To be in a comfortable place

After a long day, I just want to flop on the mattresses and relax.

Después de un día largo, solo quiero tirar a los colchones y relajarme.