Sábanas (en. Sheets)

/ˈsaβanas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of pieces of cloth used to cover the mattress and pillows.

I bought new sheets for my bed.

Compré unas sábanas nuevas para mi cama.

In some countries, it can also refer to a canvas or cloth in general.

The painting was done on fabric sheets.

La pintura se realizó sobre sábanas de tela.

Associated with bed linen, it is essential for a good night's sleep.

Make sure to change the sheets weekly.

Asegúrate de cambiar las sábanas semanalmente.

From Latin 'sabana', which refers to a cloth or sheet.

to be daydreaming

To be distracted or disoriented.

estar en las nubes

what goes around comes around

Actions have consequences.

donde las dan las toman

to kill two birds with one stone

To solve two problems at once.

matar dos pájaros de un tiro

bed

Furniture for sleeping.

cama

mattress

Soft structure placed on the bed.

colchón

pillow

Stuffed piece of cloth used to support the head while sleeping.

almohada

In some contexts, it can refer to being in bed or having intimate relations.

We were in bed all weekend.

Estuvimos en sábanas todo el fin de semana.

It can be used to describe someone very comfortable or lazy.

After working so much, I just want to be in bed.

Después de trabajar tanto, solo quiero estar en sábanas.