cómodo
/KOH-moh-doh/
comfortable
An armchair designed for physical ease is cómodo (comfortable).
cómodo(Adjective)
comfortable
?physical ease or furniture
,cozy
?describing a space
snug
?describing fit or feeling
,at ease
?describing a person's feeling
📝 In Action
Este sofá es muy cómodo; podría dormir aquí.
A1This sofa is very comfortable; I could sleep here.
Necesito zapatos cómodos para caminar todo el día.
A2I need comfortable shoes to walk all day.
Me siento más cómoda hablando en español ahora.
B1I feel more at ease speaking in Spanish now.
💡 Grammar Points
Ser vs. Estar with Cómodo
Use ser (es, son) for describing permanent comfort (e.g., 'The chair is comfortable'). Use estar (estoy, estás, está) for temporary feelings or states (e.g., 'I am comfortable right now').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting Gender Agreement
Mistake: "La silla es *cómodo*."
Correction: La silla es *cómoda*. Remember to change the ending to match the noun (silla is feminine).
⭐ Usage Tips
Describing Spaces
When describing a room or house, cómodo implies not only comfort but also being spacious and well-arranged.
When an arrangement or situation is easy to manage, it is cómodo (convenient).
cómodo(Adjective)
convenient
?situations or arrangements
,easy
?describing a process or task
suitable
?appropriate for a purpose
📝 In Action
Es más cómodo pagar con tarjeta que usar efectivo.
B1It is more convenient to pay by card than to use cash.
La ubicación de la tienda es muy cómoda para mí.
A2The location of the store is very convenient for me.
Buscar un apartamento cómodo y barato es difícil.
B2It is difficult to look for an apartment that is convenient (in location/size) and cheap.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Situations
When describing how easy or convenient a situation or action is, you usually use the neutral form: 'Es cómodo (hacer algo)' (It is convenient/easy to do something).
⭐ Usage Tips
Practical vs. Physical
Think of this meaning as 'practical' or 'suitable.' If a time or place works well for your plans, it is cómodo.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: cómodo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'cómodo' to mean 'convenient' rather than 'physically comfortable'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'cómodo' ever refer to money or wealth?
Yes, occasionally. While not the most common use, 'cómodo' can imply a comfortable financial situation or standard of living, similar to 'well-off' or 'easy circumstances.'
Is 'cómodo' the same as 'confortable'?
They are very similar synonyms, but 'cómodo' is much more common and versatile in everyday Spanish, covering both physical comfort and practical convenience. 'Confortable' is usually reserved for physical comfort (like furniture or temperature).