How to Say "cushion" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “cushion” is “colchón” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a financial or time-based safety margin
Examples
Es bueno tener un colchón de ahorros para las emergencias.
It's good to have a cushion of savings for emergencies.
El equipo tiene un colchón de cinco puntos sobre el segundo lugar.
The team has a five-point lead (cushion) over second place.
Figurative Use
Just like in English, a 'mattress' protects you from the hard floor. In Spanish, we use it to talk about anything that protects you from a 'hard' situation like losing a job or a game.
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