edredón
/edɾeˈdon/masculine
The Spanish word for duvet is edredón. Wiktionary also lists acolchado (Arg. and Ur.) and cubrelecho.
Meaning: quilt (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| edredón | /edɾeˈdon/ | masculine |
| acolchado (Arg. and Ur.) | masculine | |
| cubrelecho | /kubɾelet͡ʃo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| plumón | /pluˈmon/ | masculine |
Which one should you use?
While edredón is a general term for any quilt, plumón is more specific and refers to a down quilt (one filled with down feathers).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina and Uruguay, the word acolchado is commonly used to describe a duvet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of edredón is edredones. All forms provided are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/edɾeˈdon/
Did you know?
- While edredón is the standard term, the French origin of the word links it to 'éider', the name of the eider duck whose down is used for high-end quilts.
- The term plumón can also refer to the soft, fluffy under-feathers of a baby bird before they grow adult plumage.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, acolchado is not just a duvet but refers to any padded surface, such as the cushioning in a car or a padded wall.
Examples in context
- El edredón de plumas es muy cálido en invierno.The down duvet is very warm in winter.
- Compré un nórdico nuevo para mi cama.I bought a new duvet for my bed.
- El edredón es muy suave.The duvet is very soft.
- Necesito comprar un edredón nuevo.I need to buy a new duvet.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el edredón blanco?Where did you put the white duvet?
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are preparing their bedroom for winter.
- LucíaDaniel, ¿tienes el edredón?Daniel, do you have the duvet?
- DanielSí, está en el armario.Yes, it is in the closet.
- LucíaEs un edredón muy grueso.It is a very thick duvet.
- DanielEs perfecto para el frío.It is perfect for the cold.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “duvet” translations and entries edredón, plumón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acolchado, edredón, plumón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
