una manta, por favor
/ˈuna ˈmanta poɾ faˈboɾ/word by word
In Spanish, "blanket please" is una manta, por favor.
This phrase is a polite way to request a blanket.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In many parts of Latin America, particularly Mexico, the word cobija is more commonly used than manta for a blanket. Therefore, you might use una cobija, por favor in those areas.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because manta is a feminine noun, you must use the feminine article una rather than the masculine un.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈuna ˈmanta poɾ faˈboɾ/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word cobija comes from the verb cobijar, which means to shelter, protect or give refuge.
- The word manta shares its DNA with the English word 'mantle', referring to a cloak or a covering. Both words stem from the Latin 'manteum', which describes a cloth or a piece of drapery.
- In certain Latin American contexts, cobijar can be used metaphorically to describe protecting someone or taking them under one's wing.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría traerme una almohada y una manta, por favor?Could you bring me a pillow and blanket, please?This sentence is useful for asking someone to bring both a pillow and the phrase una manta, por favor.Tatoeba #1073726 by hayastan, translation #322495 by CK
- Una almohada y una manta, por favor.A pillow and a blanket, please.This sentence shows how to request a pillow and the phrase una manta, por favor.Tatoeba #339652 by tatoerique, translation #9531990 by helpema_krokodilado
- ¿Podría darme una manta, por favor?Could you give me a blanket, please?
- Me gustaría una manta, por favor.I would like a blanket, please.
- Oye, necesito una manta. ¿Me la puedes conseguir?Hey, I need a blanket. Can you get it for me?
Example conversation
María and Alejandro are in a chilly hotel room.
- MaríaTengo mucho frío, Alejandro.I am very cold, Alejandro.
- Alejandro¿Quieres una manta, María?Do you want a blanket, María?
- MaríaSí, una manta, por favor.Yes, a blanket, please.
- AlejandroAhora mismo te la traigo.I'll bring it to you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (una, manta, por, favor) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries favor, manta, por, una, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
