colcha
/ˈkolt͡ʃa/
The English phrase bed cover is translated into Spanish as colcha.
colcha is used to refer to a decorative cloth or quilt used to cover a bed.
Which one should you use?
While colcha refers to a decorative bed cover or quilt, it is distinct from sábana, which refers to a bed sheet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of colcha is colchas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkoltʃa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, the term colcha is specifically associated with traditional handmade quilts, which are often passed down through generations as family heirlooms.
- The word colcha comes from the Old French word colche, which meant 'bed' or 'couch'.
- If you need a much thicker and heavier bed covering than a colcha, you should ask for an edredón, which serves as the Spanish equivalent of a duvet.
Examples in context
- Me encanta la colcha que tienes en tu cama, ¿dónde la compraste?I love the bed cover you have on your bed, where did you buy it?
- La colcha es de seda.The bed cover is made of silk.
- La colcha es de color azul.The bed cover is blue.
- Necesito comprar una colcha nueva.I need to buy a new bed cover.
- Esa colcha es muy bonita.That bed cover is very pretty.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are decorating a guest bedroom.
- Elena¿Te gusta esta colcha para la cama?Do you like this bed cover for the bed?
- MateoSí, la colcha es muy elegante.Yes, the bed cover is very elegant.
- ElenaEntonces, la pondremos hoy mismo.Then, we will put it on today.
- MateoPerfecto, el cuarto se verá genial.Perfect, the room will look great.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry colcha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries colcha, CC BY-SA 4.0.
