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mattress

/ˈmætrəs/

A mattress is a large, thick pad used for sleeping on, typically placed on top of a bed frame. It is designed to provide support and comfort to the body using materials like foam, springs, or air.

Ejemplos

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1

I need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.

I need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.

2

The hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.

The hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.

3

Dude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.

Dude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mattress
Adjetivo
mattressed
Relacionado
bedding
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'M' in Mattress standing for 'Morning'—it is what you wake up on every morning.

Quiz rápido

My back hurts because my ___ is too soft.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mattress

Ejemplos

1

I need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.

everyday

I need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.

2

The hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.

formal

The hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.

3

Dude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.

informal

Dude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.

4

Research indicates that mattress firmness can significantly impact the quality of REM sleep.

academic

Research indicates that mattress firmness can significantly impact the quality of REM sleep.

5

Our quarterly sales report shows a high demand for organic latex mattresses in the urban market.

business

Our quarterly sales report shows a high demand for organic latex mattresses in the urban market.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
mattress
Adjetivo
mattressed
Relacionado
bedding

Colocaciones comunes

firm mattress firm mattress
memory foam mattress memory foam mattress
double mattress double mattress
mattress topper mattress topper
spring mattress spring mattress

Frases Comunes

mattress protector

mattress protector

flip the mattress

flip the mattress

air mattress

air mattress

Se confunde a menudo con

mattress vs bed

A bed is the entire piece of furniture, while the mattress is just the soft part you lie on.

mattress vs mat

A mat is usually thin and used for floors or exercise, whereas a mattress is thick and used for sleeping.

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Notas de uso

Use 'on' when describing sleeping or sitting (e.g., 'I am sitting on the mattress'). It is a countable noun, so you can have 'one mattress' or 'two mattresses'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'bed' when they specifically mean the 'mattress'. For example, if the springs are poking you, you should say 'the mattress is uncomfortable', not 'the bed is uncomfortable'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'M' in Mattress standing for 'Morning'—it is what you wake up on every morning.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Arabic word 'matrah', which means 'a place where something is thrown' or 'a cushion'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural form: mattresses Commonly follows adjectives like 'soft', 'firm', or 'new'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western countries, it is a common tradition to hide money 'under the mattress' as a metaphor for distrusting banks.

Quiz rápido

My back hurts because my ___ is too soft.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: mattress

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