frazada
everyday, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico a blanket is a frazada. You may also hear manta.
Meaning: bed covering (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| frazada | everyday, Puerto Rico |
| manta | also used |
On a cool night you say Necesito una frazada. A sheet is una sábana, which is a different item.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Mexico often uses cobija and Spain often uses manta. Frazada is the everyday word on the island and in parts of South America.
Did you know?
- Cayey is in the central mountains, where nights can feel noticeably cooler than on the coast.
Examples in context
- Tráeme una frazada, por favor.Bring me a blanket, please.
- Hace frío y necesito otra frazada.It is cold and I need another blanket.
- La manta está en el closet.The blanket is in the closet.
Example conversation
Sofía asks her grandmother Abuela Nena for a blanket during a cool night in Cayey.
- SofíaAbuela, ¿tienes otra frazada?Grandma, do you have another blanket?
- Abuela NenaSí, está en el closet.Yes, it is in the closet.
- SofíaGracias, hace frío esta noche.Thanks, it is cold tonight.
