This is the 9782nd most frequent Catalan word.
matalàs
Mattress.
Here, the word 'matalàs' is used as the noun referring to the object, a mattress, as part of furniture.
He comprat un matalàs nou per al meu llit.
I bought a new mattress for my bed.
Here, 'matalàs' is again the noun describing an item that requires replacement due to its condition being mentioned.
Hem de canviar el matalàs vell perquè està desgastat.
We need to replace the old mattress because it is worn out.
In this case, 'matalàs' serves as the subject of the sentence where its quality and comfort are described, highlighting its attributes.