Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cobija | /koˈbixa/ | Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Southern Spain, Venezuela, feminine |
| manta | /ˈmanta/ | feminine |
| colcha | /ˈkolt͡ʃa/ | Cuba, feminine |
| frazada | /fɾaˈθada/ /fɾaˈsada/ |
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, feminine |
| frisa | /ˈfɾisa/ | Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, feminine |
The term refers to a piece of fabric used for warmth or covering. manta is the most widely understood term for a general fabric blanket across all Spanish-speaking regions.
Which one should you use?
The choice of word depends heavily on the region. Manta is the general term, while other words like cobija, colcha, frazada or frisa are used in specific locations.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word used for blanket varies by country: cobija is used in Central America, Colombia, Mexico, Southern Spain, Venezuela. colcha is used in Cuba. frazada is common in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru and Uruguay. And frisa is used in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cobija is cobijas. All forms listed in this entry are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈbixa/
Did you know?
- The word cobija is etymologically related to the English word 'concubine', as both trace back to the idea of lying down or resting.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está la frazada?Where is the blanket?This sentence is useful for asking for the location of a frazada.Tatoeba #4776433 by DarkHollow, translation #2412761 by fjrjdk
- Le di una frazada a Tom.I gave Tom a blanket.This sentence shows how to say you gave a frazada to someone.Tatoeba #2353426 by marcelostockle, translation #2329343 by CK
- ¿Qué hay debajo de la manta?What's under the blanket?This sentence is useful for asking what is underneath a manta.Tatoeba #10870792 by Shishir, translation #4016928 by CK
- ¿Puede traerme una manta, por favor?Could you bring me a blanket, please?
- ¿Podría conseguirme una cobija, por favor?Could you get me a blanket, please?
- Podría proporcionarme una colcha más ligera?Could you provide me with a lighter blanket?
- Pásame la frazada, por favorPass me the blanket, please
- No puedo dormir sin mi cobijaI can't sleep without my blanket
- 26 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are getting ready for bed in a cold room.
- MateoTengo mucho frío.I am very cold.
- ElenaUsa esta cobija.Use this blanket.
- MateoGracias, Elena. Es muy calientita.Thanks, Elena. It is very warm.
- ElenaDe nada, descansa.You're welcome, rest well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries cobija, manta, colcha, frazada, frisa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cobija, colcha, frazada, manta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
