Talk about the pillow you sleep on.

The idea

The feminine noun is la almohada or una almohada; the plural is las almohadas.

Examples

  • La almohada es suave.The pillow is soft.
  • Busco una almohada para dormir.I am looking for a pillow to sleep on.
  • Tu almohada está sobre la cama.Your pillow is on the bed.
  • Hay dos almohadas en mi habitación.There are two pillows in my room.
  • Mi hermano lava la almohada blanca.My brother washes the white pillow.
  • ¿Quieres otra almohada esta noche?Do you want another pillow tonight?

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Watch out

Do not confuse almohada for your head with manta, which covers you.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the article: ___ almohada es nueva. (La / El)

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    La

    La matches the feminine singular noun.

  2. Choose the plural: En la tienda venden dos ___. (almohadas / almohada)

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    almohadas

    Two requires the plural almohadas.

  3. Choose the word: Apoyo la cabeza en la ___. (almohada / mesa)

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    almohada

    For resting your head, almohada fits.

Use it today

Describe your pillow in a Spanish sentence.