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    Sábana (en. Sheet)

    /ˈsa.βa.na/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Rectangular fabric, usually made of cotton or linen, used to cover a bed.
    I bought a new sheet for my bed.
    He comprado una nueva sábana para mi cama.
    Layer or covering placed over something.
    The sheet of ice completely covered the lake.
    La sábana de hielo cubría completamente el lago.
    Large sheet of paper used for drawing or writing.
    The artist used a sheet of paper for his work.
    El artista utilizó una sábana de papel para su obra.

    Etymology

    From Hispanic Arabic 'šábana', which comes from Arabic 'سَابِنة'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    spring sheet
    Lightweight sheet used in the spring season.
    sábana de primavera
    put on the sheet
    Cover the bed with a clean sheet.
    poner la sábana

    Related Words

    tablecloth
    Fabric placed on the table.
    mantel
    cover
    Cover placed over general objects like pillows.
    funda

    Slang Meanings

    Bed in a colloquial context.
    I'm going to rest a bit on the sheet.
    Voy a descansar un poco en la sábana.
    Reference to a place for casual sex.
    That night the sheet was very busy.
    Esa noche la sábana fue muy movida.