No. 7,808 in Catalan
coixí
"Coixí" means "pillow" in English.
In a sentence
M'agrada dormir amb un coixí suau.
I like sleeping with a soft pillow.
Refers to a literal pillow used for sleeping.
El coixí d'aire va evitar que l'impacte fos greu.
The air cushion prevented the impact from being severe.
Refers to an airbag, applying figuratively to a cushion or protective device.
Tenim un coixí d'estalvis per a emergències.
We have a savings cushion for emergencies.
Used metaphorically to describe a financial reserve or backup.
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