almohada

pillow

noun ahl-moh-AH-dah Rare

Origin: From Arabic al-mikhadda, the cushion.

Usage Note

Almohada is one of many Spanish words of Arabic origin beginning with al- (the Arabic definite article). The cover that goes over it is la funda de almohada. The idiom consultar algo con la almohada (to sleep on something) matches the English expression perfectly. The stress falls on the penultimate syllable: al-mo-HA-da.

Examples

"Necesito una almohada más firme para dormir bien."

Natural Translation

I need a firmer pillow to sleep well.

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