How to Say "pillow" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pillow” is “almohada” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito una almohada más suave para dormir bien.
I need a softer pillow to sleep well.
Mi perro siempre intenta robar mi almohada cuando no estoy mirando.
My dog always tries to steal my pillow when I'm not looking.
La funda de la almohada está sucia; tengo que cambiarla.
The pillowcase is dirty; I have to change it.
Gender Alert
Even though it ends in 'a,' remember to use the feminine article 'la' and feminine adjectives: 'la almohada blanca' (the white pillow).
Confusing 'Almohada' and 'Cojín'
Mistake: “Using 'cojín' when talking about the object you sleep on.”
Correction: Use 'almohada' for the sleeping pillow. 'Cojín' is usually a smaller, decorative cushion used on a sofa or chair.
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