La cama
Example: Me gusta leer un libro en la cama por la noche.
Definition
"La cama" refers to a piece of furniture designed for sleeping or resting. It typically consists of a mattress placed on a frame and is used to provide comfort and support during sleep or relaxation, as in the example phrase: 'I like to read a book in bed at night.'
Etymology
The term "la cama" originates from the Latin word 'cathedra,' meaning chair or seat, which evolved in Spanish to specifically denote a bed. Did you know that while 'cama' means bed in Spanish, in some Latin American countries it can also refer to a type of platform or bench?
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"La cama" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 4", containing 104 commonly used words.
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