cobija
everyday, Venezuela
In Venezuela a blanket is often called a cobija. The word manta is also used and is understood everywhere.
Meaning: bed blanket (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| cobija | everyday, Venezuela |
| manta | standard |
Is it said differently in some regions?
Other countries use different words, such as frazada in Argentina and Chile. In Venezuela cobija and manta are the safe choices.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are feminine: una cobija, una manta.
Did you know?
- Mérida sits in the Andes, so nights there can be cool enough to need a blanket even in a tropical country.
Examples in context
- Tráeme una cobija, tengo frío.Bring me a blanket, I am cold.
- Esta manta es muy suave.This blanket is very soft.
- Tapa al niño con la cobija.Cover the child with the blanket.
Example conversation
Teresa tucks in her grandson Óscar on a cool night in Mérida.
- ÓscarAbuela, tengo frío.Grandma, I am cold.
- TeresaToma, te traigo otra cobija.Here, I will bring you another blanket.
- ÓscarGracias, abuela.Thanks, grandma.
- TeresaDuerme bien, mi amor.Sleep well, my dear.
