How to Say "Bed Comforter" in Spanish

edredón

/edɾeˈdon/

The English phrase "bed comforter" is translated into Spanish as edredón.

The term refers to a thick, quilted blanket used on a bed to provide warmth.

Which one should you use?

While an edredón is specifically a thick, quilted comforter, the word manta is a more general term used for a thinner blanket.

Cubrelecho is a formal expression common in Latin American countries.

The noun edredón is masculine and is used with the definite article el (el edredón). The plural form of the word is edredones.

/edɾeˈdon/

The word edredón is derived from the French word for the down feathers of an eider duck, which were traditionally used to fill these quilts.
While cobija is a common word for a warm covering in Mexico and surrounding areas, it is rarely used by speakers in Spain.
The adjective edredonado can be used to describe non-bedding items, such as puffy clothing or furniture, that have a quilted appearance.

Este edredón de plumas es sumamente cómodo.
This down comforter is extremely comfortable.
El hotel ofrece cobertores de cama de alta calidad para una estancia placentera.
The hotel offers high-quality bed comforters for a pleasant stay.
Necesito comprar un cubrelecho nuevo para mi dormitorio principal.
I need to buy a new bed comforter for my master bedroom.
¡Qué agradable se siente envolverte en esta colcha suave!
How nice it feels to wrap yourself in this soft bed comforter!
Durante el invierno, una frazada gruesa es imprescindible para mantenerse abrigado.
During winter, a thick bed comforter is essential to stay warm.
Necesito un edredón más grueso para el invierno.
I need a thicker comforter for the winter.
El edredón es muy suave.
The comforter is very soft.
Necesito comprar un edredón nuevo.
I need to buy a new comforter.
¿De qué color es el edredón?
What color is the comforter?

Sofía and Daniel are shopping for new bedding in a store.

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