cobija
Colombia
In Colombia "blanket" is cobija. Manta is also used, especially for a thicker blanket. It is also called cobertor.
Meaning: bed covering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cobija | Colombia |
| cobertor | formal |
| manta | thick blanket |
You hear tápese con la cobija for "cover yourself with the blanket". In cold highland cities like Bogotá, people use a cobija every night.
Which one should you use?
Cobija is the most common word in Colombia. In Spain manta is the usual word, and in the Southern Cone frazada is often used.
How does it change in a sentence?
Cobija is feminine. The verb cobijar means "to cover" or "to shelter".
Did you know?
- Bogotá sits high in the Andes, so nights are cool all year and a cobija is a normal part of every bed.
Examples in context
- Tráeme otra cobija, hace frío.Bring me another blanket, it is cold.
- La manta es de lana.The blanket is made of wool.
- Se tapó con la cobija.He covered himself with the blanket.
Example conversation
Paula puts her little brother Daniel to bed in Bogotá on a cold night.
- DanielTengo frío.I am cold.
- PaulaToma otra cobija.Take another blanket.
- DanielGracias, ya estoy mejor.Thanks, I am better now.
- PaulaDuerme bien.Sleep well.
