myEtymology.com: Spanish etymology of decúbito

Etymology of the Spanish word decúbito

the Spanish word decúbito

derived from the Latin word decubitus

derived from the Latin word decumbere (to lie down, recline; take to bed)

using the Late Latin prefix de-

derived from the Latin word de (away; down)

using the Latin suffix -cumbere

derived from the Latin word cubare (lie; recline)