camas
“camas” means “beds” in Spanish (pieces of furniture for sleeping).
beds
Also: layers, rows
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Necesito cambiar las sábanas de todas las camas.
A2I need to change the sheets on all the beds.
El hotel tiene muchas camas disponibles para esta noche.
A1The hotel has many beds available for tonight.
Hice una inspección para ver si las camas estaban limpias.
B1I did an inspection to see if the beds were clean.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: camas
Question 1 of 2
Which Spanish word would you use to describe the piece of furniture where you sleep, in plural form?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin word 'cama,' which meant 'bed' or 'couch.' It has been used in Spanish for centuries.
First recorded: Medieval Latin
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'camas' ever used as a verb?
While there is a very rare and archaic verb 'camar,' the word 'camas' is almost universally understood by Spanish speakers as the plural noun meaning 'beds.' You will likely never encounter the verb form in modern conversation.
How do I say 'bunk beds'?
The most common word is 'literas.' You can also say 'camas literas' for clarity.