frazada
everyday
In the Dominican Republic a blanket is a frazada. The word manta is also understood and is the standard Spanish term.
Meaning: bed covering for warmth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| frazada | everyday |
| manta | standard |
You can ask for one with ¿Me pasas una frazada? (can you pass me a blanket).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other regions use cobija (Mexico, Colombia), manta (Spain) or frazada (Argentina, Chile and the Caribbean).
Did you know?
- Constanza, in the mountains, is known as one of the coolest places in the Dominican Republic.
Examples in context
- ¿Me pasas una frazada?Can you pass me a blanket?
- Hace frío, necesito una frazada.It is cold, I need a blanket.
- La frazada está en el closet.The blanket is in the closet.
Example conversation
Rosa and her son Miguel get ready for bed during a cool night in Constanza.
- MiguelMamá, tengo frío.Mom, I am cold.
- RosaToma esta frazada.Take this blanket.
- MiguelGracias, ya estoy mejor.Thanks, I am better now.
