coperta
/koˈpɛr.ta/feminine
The Italian word for blanket is coperta.
coperta refers to a piece of fabric used for warmth. You can specify the material by using words like lana (wool), seta (silk) or cotone (cotton).
Meaning: fabric (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun coperta is derived from the verb coprire, which means to cover.
Which one should you use?
While coperta is a general term for a blanket, a thicker duvet or comforter is often called a copripiuma or piumone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word coperta is a feminine noun. Its plural form is coperte.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /koˈpɛr.ta/. The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
When do people say it?
In informal contexts, the word 'Plaid' can be used to refer to a blanket, often one of a smaller size. Additionally, the term plaid scozzese can refer specifically to a blanket featuring a pattern of checks or stripes.
Did you know?
- While coperta means 'blanket', the same word is used in a culinary context to describe a 'covered' dish or a food item wrapped in dough, such as polenta coperta.
- The phrase coperta di neve is a common poetic expression meaning 'blanketed in snow' to describe a winter landscape.
- When buying a blanket, if you specify it as scozzese, you are not describing its origin, but rather its 'tartan' or checkered pattern.
Examples in context
- Le diedi una coperta.I gave her a blanket.This sentence shows how to use coperta when giving something to someone.Tatoeba #6209272 by Guybrush88, translation #3916535 by CH
- Io voglio una coperta.I want a blanket.This sentence demonstrates how to express a desire for a coperta.Tatoeba #3625773 by Guybrush88, translation #3622973 by Hybrid
- Sono sotto la coperta.I am under the blanket.This sentence illustrates the use of coperta to describe being underneath the fabric.Tatoeba #5677530 by Guybrush88, translation #436447 by lukaszpp
- Ho bisogno di una coperta per scaldarmi durante la notte.I need a blanket to keep warm during the night.
- Mi piace riposare sul divano con un plaid mentre guardo la televisione.I like to relax on the couch with a blanket while watching TV.
- Accendiamo il fuoco e avvolgiamoci con una calda copertina.Let's light up the fire and wrap ourselves in a warm blanket.
- Vorrei una coperta di lana per il letto.I would like a wool blanket for the bed.
- Ho comprato un plaid scozzese per il divano.I bought a Scottish plaid blanket for the couch.
- Dove posso trovare una coperta?Where can I find a blanket?
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are preparing the bedroom for the night.
- MatteoGiulia, dove hai messo la coperta?Giulia, where did you put the blanket?
- GiuliaÈ nell'armadio, Matteo.It is in the wardrobe, Matteo.
- MatteoGrazie, ho un po' di freddo.Thanks, I am a little cold.
- GiuliaPrendi pure questa coperta.Go ahead and take this blanket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries coperta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
