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"Bed" in Spanish: cama
la cama
A bed is la cama (KAH-mah). It is feminine. Say ir a la cama to go to bed, and hacer la cama to make the bed.
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How to pronounce cama
Say it
KAH-mah
/ˈka.ma/
Two syllables: KAH-mah. Stress the first. Both a sounds are open.
"Bed" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cama | bed The bed you sleep in. | The bed you sleep in. |
| ir a la cama | to go to bed Talking about bedtime. | Talking about bedtime. |
| hacer la cama | to make the bed A morning chore phrase. | A morning chore phrase. |
| la cama matrimonial | double bed / queen-style bed A bed for two people in hotel talk. | A bed for two people in hotel talk. |
How to use cama in real life
- 1Late at night
Ya me voy a la cama.
I'm going to bed now.
Ir a la cama means going to sleep.
- 2Morning routine
Primero hago la cama.
First I make the bed.
Hacer la cama is the chore phrase.
- 3Hotel request
¿La habitación tiene cama grande?
Does the room have a big bed?
Cama grande is a simple size request.
Mistakes English speakers make with cama
Incorrect: El cama es cómoda.
Correct: La cama es cómoda.
Cama is feminine. Say la cama.
Incorrect: Voy al bed.
Correct: Voy a la cama.
Use cama, not the English word bed.
Good to know
Good to knowCama is the bed. In hotels, ask for cama sencilla or cama matrimonial. Hacer la cama means making the bed, not building one.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting kids ready for sleep
ChatPal
Es tarde. Vayan a la cama.
It's late. Go to bed.
You
Ya tendí la cama de Lucía.
I already made Lucía's bed.
ChatPal
Gracias. Apaga la luz después.
Thanks. Turn off the light after.
You
Claro. Buenas noches.
Sure. Good night.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bed" in Spanish
Is cama masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la cama, una cama blanda.
How do I say go to bed?
Ir a la cama. Example: me voy a la cama.
What does hacer la cama mean?
To make the bed—smooth the sheets.
How do you pronounce cama?
KAH-mah. Stress the first syllable.
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