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cómoda

KOH-moh-dah/ˈko.mo.ða/

“cómoda” means “comfortable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

comfortable, easy

Also: convenient
A small brown dog is sleeping peacefully, curled up on a plush red armchair, illustrating physical comfort.

📝 In Action

Esta silla es muy cómoda para leer.

A1

This chair is very comfortable for reading.

Encontré una manera más cómoda de hacer el ejercicio.

A2

I found an easier way to do the exercise.

¿Estás cómoda con el plan?

B1

Are you comfortable with the plan?

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • incómoda (uncomfortable)
  • difícil (difficult)

Common Collocations

  • vida cómoda – comfortable life
  • posición cómoda – comfortable position

chest of drawers, dresser

Also: bureau
NounfA2
MexicoSpain
A piece of wooden furniture, specifically a tall chest of drawers with five drawers and handles.

📝 In Action

Guarda los calcetines en la cómoda del dormitorio.

A2

She keeps the socks in the dresser in the bedroom.

Compramos una cómoda nueva con seis cajones.

A2

We bought a new chest of drawers with six drawers.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • cajonera (chest of drawers (general term))

Common Collocations

  • cajones de la cómoda – dresser drawers

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cómoda" in Spanish:

dresser→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cómoda

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'cómoda' as an adjective?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cómodo(comfortable (masculine)) — Adjective
cómodamente(comfortably) — Adverb
comodidad(comfort) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin word *commodus*, meaning 'suitable,' 'fitting,' or 'convenient.' This root explains both meanings: something that is 'cómoda' (comfortable) is suitable, and the piece of furniture (la cómoda) is named for being a convenient item for storing clothes.

First recorded: 15th century (as an adjective)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: comodaFrench: commode

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'cómoda' and 'cómodo'?

'Cómodo' is the masculine form, used for masculine words (el sillón, el día). 'Cómoda' is the feminine form, used for feminine words (la silla, la situación). The feminine form 'cómoda' is also the name of the piece of furniture (the dresser).