How to Say "bedside" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bedside” is “cabecera” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Puse el cuadro sobre la cabecera de la cama.
I put the painting above the headboard of the bed.
Este es mi libro de cabecera.
This is my go-to book (the one I keep by my bed).
La madre estuvo a la cabecera de su hijo enfermo.
The mother was at her sick son's bedside.
Always Feminine
Even if a man is using the bed, the word is always 'la cabecera' because the word itself is feminine.
The 'De' Connection
When you put 'de cabecera' after a noun like 'médico' (doctor) or 'libro' (book), it means that person or thing is your main or most trusted one.
Head vs. Headboard
Mistake: “Me duele la cabecera.”
Correction: Me duele la cabeza. (Use 'cabeza' for the body part and 'cabecera' for the furniture or position).
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