sábanas
“sábanas” means “bed sheets” in Spanish (The fabric coverings for a mattress.).
bed sheets
Also: sheets
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Necesito comprar sábanas nuevas para la cama grande.
A1I need to buy new sheets for the big bed.
¿Puedes ayudarme a cambiar las sábanas hoy?
A1Can you help me change the sheets today?
Las sábanas de algodón son muy suaves.
A2Cotton sheets are very soft.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sábanas
Question 1 of 2
Which phrase correctly describes the action of putting clean sheets on the bed?
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📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Late Latin term *savana*, which referred to a large cloth or piece of linen. It has been used in Spanish for many centuries.
First recorded: Medieval period (likely before 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sábanas' used for sheets other than bed sheets?
Not usually. In Spanish, 'sábanas' refers almost exclusively to the fabric used on mattresses. If you mean a sheet of paper, you would use 'hoja', and if you mean a sheet of metal, you would use 'plancha' or 'lámina'.
How do I specify if I mean the top sheet or the fitted sheet?
You can say 'sábana de arriba' (top/flat sheet) or 'sábana bajera' (fitted sheet). However, in everyday conversation, most people just use 'sábanas' for the whole set.