cómodo
comfortable
adjective KOH-moh-doh Less Common
Origin: From Latin commodus (fitting, convenient).
Also means
convenient
Usage Note
Cómodo describes physical comfort (silla cómoda — comfortable chair) and figurative ease or convenience (es más cómodo pagar con tarjeta). It is a ser adjective when describing an inherent property, but can appear with estar when describing a temporary state of feeling at ease. The noun is comodidad.
Examples
"Este sofá es muy cómodo."
Natural Translation
This sofa is very comfortable.
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