mattress
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.
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3 de 5I 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.
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.
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.
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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
I need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.
everydayI need to buy a new mattress because this one is too old and uncomfortable.
The hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.
formalThe hotel management ensures that every mattress is sanitized according to health protocols.
Dude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.
informalDude, your mattress is so soft it feels like sleeping on a cloud.
Research indicates that mattress firmness can significantly impact the quality of REM sleep.
academicResearch indicates that mattress firmness can significantly impact the quality of REM sleep.
Our quarterly sales report shows a high demand for organic latex mattresses in the urban market.
businessOur quarterly sales report shows a high demand for organic latex mattresses in the urban market.
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mattress protector
mattress protector
flip the mattress
flip the mattress
air mattress
air mattress
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A bed is the entire piece of furniture, while the mattress is just the soft part you lie on.
A mat is usually thin and used for floors or exercise, whereas a mattress is thick and used for sleeping.
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'.
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'.
Truco para recordar
Think of the 'M' in Mattress standing for 'Morning'—it is what you wake up on every morning.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Arabic word 'matrah', which means 'a place where something is thrown' or 'a cushion'.
Patrones gramaticales
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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