Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Comfortable in Spanish
Cómodo · adjective · KOH-moh-doh
"Cómodo" is the Spanish adjective for comfortable. It changes form based on gender and number: cómodo (masculine singular), cómoda (feminine singular), cómodos (masculine plural), cómodas (feminine plural). For emotional comfort — feeling relaxed or at ease — the phrase "a gusto" or "sentirse cómodo/a" is commonly used.
KOH-moh-doh
Este sillón es muy cómodo para leer por las tardes.
This armchair is very comfortable for reading in the afternoons.
Comfortable in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for comfortable, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cómodo | comfortable | KOH-moh-doh | Default, widely understood |
| cómoda | comfortable | feminine form | |
| a gusto | comfortable | feeling comfortable / at ease | |
| confortable | comfortable | formal / written contexts |
How Native Speakers Use Cómodo
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Physical comfort
Estas zapatillas son las más cómodas que he tenido en mi vida.
These slippers are the most comfortable ones I've ever had.
Note the feminine plural form "cómodas" to agree with "zapatillas."
Emotional comfort
Me siento muy a gusto con tu familia; son todos muy amables.
I feel very comfortable with your family; they are all very kind.
"A gusto" conveys emotional ease and belonging, a nuance that "cómodo" alone may not fully capture.
Temperature comfort
¿Estás cómoda con la temperatura o quieres que suba la calefacción?
Are you comfortable with the temperature, or do you want me to turn up the heat?
When addressing a woman, use the feminine form "cómoda" to match the subject.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cómodo
Forgetting gender agreement
Incorrect: La cama es muy cómodo.
Correct: La cama es muy cómoda.
"Cama" is feminine, so the adjective must also take the feminine form: cómoda, not cómodo.
Confusing cómoda (adjective) with cómoda (furniture)
Incorrect: Compré una cómoda nueva. (meaning comfortable, not furniture)
Correct: Compré una silla cómoda nueva. / Compré una cómoda nueva. (a dresser)
"Una cómoda" as a standalone noun means a dresser or chest of drawers. If you mean a comfortable item, pair the adjective with the noun it describes: "una silla cómoda" (a comfortable chair).
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Common Questions About Comfortable in Spanish
- What is the difference between cómodo and a gusto?
- "Cómodo" works for both physical and emotional comfort but leans toward the physical. "A gusto" is exclusively about feeling relaxed, welcome, or emotionally at ease in a situation or with people.
- Is 'confortable' a real Spanish word?
- It exists and appears in the RAE dictionary, but it is far less common than "cómodo" in everyday speech. You may see "confortable" in formal writing, hotel descriptions, or advertising copy influenced by English or French.
- How do you say 'uncomfortable' in Spanish?
- "Incómodo" (masculine) or "incómoda" (feminine). It follows the same gender and number agreement rules as "cómodo." You can also say "no sentirse a gusto" for emotional discomfort.