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"Pillow" in Spanish: almohada
la almohada
A pillow is la almohada (ahl-moh-AH-dah). It is feminine. Rest your head on la almohada.
Making the bed
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How to pronounce almohada
Say it
ahl-moh-AH-dah
/al.moˈa.ða/
Four syllables: ahl-moh-AH-dah. Stress AH. Soft h is silent.
"Pillow" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la almohada | pillow The pillow you sleep on. | The pillow you sleep on. |
| la funda de almohada | pillowcase The cloth cover for a pillow. | The cloth cover for a pillow. |
| dos almohadas | two pillows Asking for extras in a hotel. | Asking for extras in a hotel. |
| poner la cabeza en la almohada | to put one's head on the pillow Settling in to sleep. | Settling in to sleep. |
How to use almohada in real life
- 1Making the bed
Pongo la almohada arriba.
I put the pillow on top.
La almohada is feminine.
- 2Hotel request
¿Me da otra almohada, por favor?
Can I have another pillow, please?
Otra almohada is a clear ask.
- 3Tired after travel
Necesito mi almohada ahora.
I need my pillow now.
Mi almohada feels personal.
Mistakes English speakers make with almohada
Incorrect: El almohada es suave.
Correct: La almohada es suave.
Almohada is feminine. Say la almohada.
Incorrect: Quiero un pillow.
Correct: Quiero una almohada.
Use almohada, not English pillow.
Good to know
Almohada is the sleep pillow. Almohadón can mean a big cushion. Hotels often ask how many almohadas you want.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Hotel front desk request
ChatPal
¿Necesitan otra almohada?
Do you need another pillow?
You
Sí. Dos almohadas más, por favor.
Yes. Two more pillows, please.
ChatPal
En cinco minutos las llevan.
They'll bring them in five minutes.
You
Muchas gracias.
Thank you very much.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pillow" in Spanish
Is almohada masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la almohada, una almohada suave.
How do you pronounce almohada?
ahl-moh-AH-dah. The h is silent.
What is a pillowcase?
La funda de almohada.
Is almohadón the same?
Often a large cushion. Almohada is the bed pillow.
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