Welcome to Costa Rican Spanish, the blog for Spanish language enthusiasts who want to know the subtleties of Spanish in Costa Rica. I am a Spanish speaker and teacher who grew up in the United States. After moving to Costa Rica, I realized that Spanish in Costa Rica, especially in rural areas, is quite distinct from Spanish I've encountered in other Latin American countries.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Word of the Day: Cabecera
Cabecerais Costa Rican for 'pillow', as in the one you use to sleep on in bed. The more common Spanish term 'almohada' would likely be understood as well, but be aware that most people just say cabecera.
No sure you are right. People usually refer to Cabecera in regarding to the head of the bed.As in the part of the bed (head, foot, and sire rails). Also Cabecera is the title name for the capital city of a "Cantón"(Cabecera de Provincia, Cantón, Distrito)
No sure you are right. People usually refer to Cabecera in regarding to the head of the bed.As in the part of the bed (head, foot, and sire rails). Also Cabecera is the title name for the capital city of a "Cantón"(Cabecera de Provincia, Cantón, Distrito)
ReplyDeleteI apologize for my writing skills.Let me correct myself. Not Sure and Side Rails. LOL.
ReplyDeleteWhat word would you use for 'pillow'? I have only heard cabecera while in Costa Rica.
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