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    Litera (en. Bunk)

    /liˈteɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A bed found in a railway compartment or other means of transport.
    The bunk on the train was very comfortable for sleeping.
    La litera en el tren era muy cómoda para dormir.
    A bed that is part of a bunk bed structure in a room.
    The bunks in the summer house are ideal for camping.
    Las literas de la casa de verano son ideales para acampar.
    On some ships, the bed where the crew sleeps.
    The sailor settled into his bunk before takeoff.
    El marinero se acomodó en su litera antes del despegue.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lectūra', which means 'bed'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sleep in a bunk
    Resting on this type of bed in a means of transport or in a shared dormitory.
    dormir en una litera
    emergency bunk
    A bed that is used temporarily in situations of need.
    litera de emergencia

    Related Words

    beds
    Similar structures for sleeping.
    camas
    dormitory
    Room where bunks are placed.
    dormitorio
    getting up early
    Getting up early, especially if one has slept in a bunk.
    madrugar

    Slang Meanings

    Bed in a relatively uncomfortable place.
    Last night I slept in a bunk and couldn’t rest well.
    Anoche dormí en una litera y no pude descansar bien.
    State of discomfort due to limited space.
    This place is so small that I feel like I'm in a bunk.
    Este lugar es tan pequeño que me siento en una litera.