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bolster in Spanish

bolster in Spanish is almohada, almohadón, cabecera — bolster means a long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

bolster in Spanish

almohada
noun
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
almohadón
noun
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
cabecera
noun
A large cushion or pillow, usually cylindrical in shape.
zapata
noun
A short, horizontal structural timber between a post and a beam for enlarging the bearing area of the post and/or reducing the span of the beam.
matriz
noun
The perforated plate in a punching machine on which anything rests when being punched.
volutas
noun
(architectural element) The rolls forming the ends or sides of the Ionic capital.
reforzar
verb
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.
sostener
verb
(transitive, often, figurative) To brace, reinforce, secure, or support.

What does "bolster" mean?

  1. noun A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.
    "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed."
  2. verb To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.
    "New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case."
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bolster in a sentence

  • She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed.
  • New evidence bolstered the prosecution's case.
  • The extra staff helped bolster customer service.

Similar words in Spanish

pad

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What is "bolster" in Spanish?

"bolster" in Spanish is almohada, almohadón, cabecera. bolster means: A long cylindrical pillow or cushion.

How do you use "bolster" in a sentence?

Example: "She propped a bolster behind her back while reading in bed." In Spanish, "bolster" is almohada, almohadón, cabecera.

Are there other ways to say "bolster" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 8 translations listed for "bolster": almohada, almohadón, cabecera, zapata, matriz, volutas.

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