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How to Say "berth" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “berth” is “asiento” — use 'asiento' when referring to a seat on a train, bus, or airplane, especially when booking or confirming a place to sit..

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asiento

ah-SYEN-toh/aˈsjento/

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Use 'asiento' when referring to a seat on a train, bus, or airplane, especially when booking or confirming a place to sit.
A plush blue airplane seat next to a window, clearly marked with a small red tag tied to the seatbelt buckle indicating it is reserved.

Examples

Reserve su asiento con antelación para el viaje en tren.

Reserve your seat in advance for the train journey.

Llamé para confirmar el asiento en el vuelo de mañana.

I called to confirm the booking on tomorrow's flight.

¿Ya tienes tu número de asiento para el tren?

Do you already have your reservation number for the train?

Hicimos un asiento triple para el teatro, pero solo vinimos dos.

We made a triple booking for the theater, but only two of us came.

Context is Key

When used in relation to travel or tickets, 'asiento' means the physical space that has been reserved for you.

cama

/kah-mah//ˈka.ma/

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Use 'cama' when referring to a sleeping bunk or bed, typically found on overnight trains or ships.
A cozy, neatly made wooden bed with colorful blankets and pillows inside a simple bedroom.

Examples

El camarote tiene una cama estrecha pero cómoda.

The cabin has a narrow but comfortable bed.

Todas las mañanas hago la cama.

Every morning I make the bed.

El niño ya está en la cama.

The child is already in bed.

Compramos una cama nueva para el dormitorio.

We bought a new bed for the bedroom.

Always Feminine

Even though 'cama' doesn't end in '-o' or '-a' in a way that clearly signals gender, it's always a feminine word. So, you'll always say 'la cama' (the bed) or 'una cama' (a bed).

Making vs. Building

Mistake: “Quiero construir la cama antes de salir.”

Correction: Quiero hacer la cama antes de salir. Use 'hacer la cama' for the daily task of tidying your sheets. Use 'construir' or 'montar' only if you are physically building the bed frame from parts.

Seat vs. Bed

Learners often confuse 'asiento' and 'cama' by using 'asiento' for a sleeping bunk. Remember that 'asiento' is primarily for a place to sit, while 'cama' specifically means a bed or bunk for sleeping.

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