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"Cojín" is a noun which is often translated as "cushion", and "almohada" is a noun which is often translated as "pillow". Learn more about the difference between "cojín" and "almohada" below.
el cojín()
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. cushion
El gato duerme sobre un cojín amarillo.The cat is sleeping on a yellow cushion.
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la almohada()
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. pillow
Leandra duerme con muchas almohadas.Leandra sleeps with many pillows.
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