cobija
Mexico, everyday
In Mexico a blanket is a cobija. The word manta is also understood, and frazada is more common in other countries.
Meaning: a bed or sofa cover (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| cobija | Mexico, everyday |
| manta | general |
| frazada | other regions |
People say échame una cobija when they are cold in bed. A thick one is a cobija gruesa and a light one is a cobija ligera.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico manta often means a large piece of cloth or a banner, while in Spain it is the usual word for a blanket.
How does it change in a sentence?
It is a feminine noun, so you say la cobija and una cobija.
Did you know?
- The word cobija comes from the verb cobijar, which means "to cover or shelter".
Examples in context
- Tengo frío, pásame una cobija.I am cold, pass me a blanket.
- Compré una cobija para el sillón.I bought a blanket for the sofa.
Example conversation
Andrea and her brother Hugo watch a film on a cold night.
- AndreaHugo, tengo frío.Hugo, I am cold.
- HugoToma, aquí hay una cobija.Here, there is a blanket.
- AndreaGracias, así sí.Thanks, now that is better.
