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cómodos

KOH-moh-dohs/ˈkomodos/

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

comfortable

Also: cozy, at ease
A person sitting in a large, plush, overstuffed armchair with a soft blanket.

📝 In Action

Mis zapatos nuevos son muy cómodos.

A1

My new shoes are very comfortable.

Ellos se sienten cómodos en su nueva casa.

A2

They feel at ease in their new house.

Buscamos unos sofás más cómodos para el salón.

A2

We are looking for some more comfortable sofas for the living room.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • confortables (comfortable/confortable)
  • agradables (pleasant)

Antonyms

  • incómodos (uncomfortable)
  • molestos (annoying/bothersome)

Common Collocations

  • zapatos cómodos – comfortable shoes
  • sentirse cómodos – to feel comfortable

convenient

Also: easy, complacent
A pair of slip-on shoes placed neatly by a front door.

📝 In Action

Pagamos el coche en plazos cómodos.

B1

We paid for the car in easy installments.

Estos horarios son muy cómodos para nosotros.

B1

These schedules are very convenient for us.

Se han vuelto muy cómodos y no quieren trabajar.

B2

They've become very lazy/complacent and don't want to work.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • conveniientes (convenient)
  • fáciles (easy)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • plazos cómodos – easy payment terms
  • horarios cómodos – convenient schedules

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cómodos" in Spanish:

complacent→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: cómodos

Question 1 of 2

Which of these would you describe as 'cómodos'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
cómodo(comfortable (singular masculine)) — Adjective
cómoda(comfortable (singular feminine)) — Adjective
cómodas(comfortable (plural feminine)) — Adjective
comodidad(comfort) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
acomodostodosmodos
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'commodus', which means 'proper', 'fit', or 'with measure'. It implies something that fits perfectly into your needs.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: commodiousFrench: commode

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'cómodos' mean 'handy'?

Yes! In a situational context, like a schedule or a tool, it can mean convenient or easy to manage.

Can I use 'cómodos' to describe a group of girls?

Only if there is at least one boy or masculine object in the group. If it is a group of only girls/feminine things, use 'cómodas'.