Sábana (en. Sheet)

/ˈsa.βa.na/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A piece of fabric used to cover or adorn the bed.

I covered the bed with a clean sheet.

Cubrí la cama con una sábana limpia.

By extension, it can refer to any large fabric used in similar contexts.

The paper sheet was used to make a presentation.

La sábana de papel se usó para hacer una presentación.

From Hispano-Arabic 'ṣáḥba', in turn from Arabic 'صَحْبَة' (ṣaḥba), which means companionship or group.

cardboard sheet

a thin piece of cardboard used to cover or protect.

sábana de cartón

to make the bed with clean sheets

the act of changing dirty sheets for clean ones.

hacer la cama con sábanas limpias

to be under the sheet

being in bed, covered with it.

estar bajo la sábana

bed

furniture where one sleeps.

cama

bedspread

decorative covering for the bed placed over the sheets.

colcha

pillowcase

cover for pillows or cushions.

funda

To sleep outdoors, under the stars.

Last night, I decided to 'sleep under the sheet,' enjoying the weather.

Anoche, decidí 'dormir bajo la sábana', disfrutando del clima.

To be at home, relaxing or doing nothing.

Today I am 'under the sheet,' I don't feel like going out.

Hoy estoy 'debajo de la sábana', no tengo ganas de salir.