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"Almohada" is a noun which is often translated as "pillow", and "cojín" is a noun which is often translated as "cushion". Learn more about the difference between "almohada" and "cojín" below.
la almohada(
ahl
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moh
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ah
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dah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. pillow
Lisa duerme con muchas almohadas.Lisa sleeps with a lot of pillows.
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el cojín(
koh
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heen
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cushion
El decorador compró cojines de diferentes colores para el sofá.The decorator bought different colored cushions for the sofa.
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