Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Dresser in Spanish
Cómoda · noun · KOH-moh-dah
The Spanish word for dresser is 'cómoda,' referring to a piece of bedroom furniture with multiple drawers for storing clothes. A dresser with a mirror, often called a vanity or dressing table, is a 'tocador.'
Pronounce it as KOH-moh-dah, with three syllables and the stress on the first. The accent mark indicates the stress falls on the first 'o.'
Compré una cómoda nueva para el dormitorio.
I bought a new dresser for the bedroom.
dresser in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for dresser, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| cómoda | dresser | KOH-moh-dah | Default, widely understood |
| tocador | dresser | dressing table with mirror | |
| cajonera | dresser | chest of drawers |
How Native Speakers Use Cómoda
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Bedroom furniture
La ropa interior va en la cómoda del dormitorio.
The underwear goes in the bedroom dresser.
Organizing clothing storage.
Moving day
La cómoda es demasiado pesada para subirla por las escaleras.
The dresser is too heavy to carry up the stairs.
Dealing with moving furniture.
Furniture shopping
Necesitamos una cómoda de madera que combine con la cama.
We need a wooden dresser that matches the bed.
Shopping for bedroom furniture.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Cómoda
Confusing cómoda with cómodo
Incorrect: Pon la ropa en el cómodo.
Correct: Pon la ropa en la cómoda.
'Cómodo' is an adjective meaning comfortable. 'Cómoda' (feminine noun) is the piece of furniture.
Confusing with tocador
Incorrect: Me senté frente a la cómoda para maquillarme.
Correct: Me senté frente al tocador para maquillarme.
A 'tocador' is a vanity or dressing table with a mirror for grooming, while a 'cómoda' is a chest of drawers for storage.
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Common Questions About dresser in Spanish
- What is the difference between cómoda, tocador, and cajonera?
- A 'cómoda' is a standard bedroom dresser with drawers, a 'tocador' is a dressing table with a mirror, and a 'cajonera' is a generic term for any piece of furniture made up of multiple drawers.
- Is cómoda related to the word comfortable in Spanish?
- The noun 'cómoda' shares its root with the adjective 'cómodo/a' (comfortable), historically because the dresser was considered a convenient and comfortable piece of furniture for storage.
- How do you say wardrobe or closet in Spanish?
- A wardrobe is an 'armario' or 'ropero,' which is a larger upright piece of furniture with doors, distinct from a 'cómoda' that has only drawers.