cómoda
/KOH-moh-dah/
comfortable
When an adjective, cómoda means comfortable, referring to physical ease.
cómoda(adjective)
comfortable
?Physical ease or mental state
,easy
?Non-demanding situation or task
convenient
?Suitable or practical
📝 In Action
Esta silla es muy cómoda para leer.
A1This chair is very comfortable for reading.
Encontré una manera más cómoda de hacer el ejercicio.
A2I found an easier way to do the exercise.
¿Estás cómoda con el plan?
B1Are you comfortable with the plan?
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Agreement
Since 'cómoda' ends in '-a', it is used only when describing feminine words, like 'la casa' (the house) or 'la situación' (the situation). If you were describing a masculine word (like 'el sofá'), you would use 'cómodo'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Feeling Comfortable
To say 'I am comfortable,' use the verb estar: 'Estoy cómoda' (if you are female). This describes a temporary state or feeling.
As a noun, cómoda refers to a chest of drawers, a piece of furniture used for storage.
cómoda(noun)
chest of drawers
?Furniture with drawers
,dresser
?US term for furniture with drawers
bureau
?Formal term
📝 In Action
Guarda los calcetines en la cómoda del dormitorio.
A2She keeps the socks in the dresser in the bedroom.
Compramos una cómoda nueva con seis cajones.
A2We bought a new chest of drawers with six drawers.
💡 Grammar Points
The Noun Form
When used as a piece of furniture, 'cómoda' is a feminine noun, always preceded by 'la' or 'una'. It is named this way because it is seen as a 'convenient' item for storage.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cómoda
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'cómoda' as an adjective?
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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).