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How do you say "cushion" in Mexican Spanish?
la almohada
In Mexican Spanish, "cushion" is la almohada.
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Pronunciation
Say 'ahl-moh-HAH-dah'. The stress is on the third syllable, and each syllable flows clearly.
Grammar notes
La almohada is feminine. Plural is las almohadas. It comes from Arabic, reflecting Spain's linguistic history.
Example sentence
Descansé la cabeza en la almohada.
I rested my head on the cushion.
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How to remember la almohada
Almohada sounds like all-mo-hah-da. Picture a pillow or cushion that looks fluffy and welcoming.
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Questions about la almohada
How do you say "cushion" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "cushion" is la almohada. It is a noun.
Is la almohada masculine or feminine?
La almohada is feminine. Plural is las almohadas. It comes from Arabic, reflecting Spain's linguistic history.
How is la almohada used in a sentence?
Use la almohada as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Descansé la cabeza en la almohada. (I rested my head on the cushion.).
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