chaqueta acolchada
/t͡ʃaketa akolt͡ʃada/from spelling rules
The English phrase "quilted jacket" is chaqueta acolchada in Spanish.
This phrase describes a jacket made of fabric with stitched padding designed to keep the wearer warm.
What does it mean word for word?
The term acolchada is derived from acolchado, which refers to the padding or stuffing used to create a quilted effect.
Which one should you use?
You may use chaquetón acolchado if the garment is a particularly heavy or long quilted coat.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term parka acolchada is used to refer to a quilted jacket. In Mexico and Central America, the phrase chamarra acolchada is used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form, both the noun chaqueta and the adjective acolchada must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in chaquetas acolchadas.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃaketa akoltʃada/
Did you know?
- The adjective acolchada comes from the word colchón, meaning 'mattress', because the quilted effect mimics the padded texture of a sleeping surface.
- The word chaqueta entered Spanish from the French word jaquette, which originally referred to a short jacket worn by men.
- In Spain, you might hear someone ask for a parka acolchada even if the jacket lacks a hood, which is the defining feature of a standard 'parka'.
Examples in context
- Me gusta esa chaqueta acolchada.I like that quilted jacket.
- En esta tienda tienen una parka acolchada muy abrigada.This store has a very warm quilted parka.
- Me encanta tu chamarra acolchada, ¿dónde la compraste?I love your quilted jacket, where did you buy it?
- Necesito una chaqueta acolchada para el invierno.I need a quilted jacket for the winter.
- Esa chaqueta acolchada es muy ligera.That quilted jacket is very light.
- Me gusta mucho tu nueva chaqueta acolchada.I really like your new quilted jacket.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are shopping for clothes.
- JavierMira esta chaqueta acolchada, Lucía.Look at this quilted jacket, Lucía.
- LucíaEs muy bonita, ¿de qué color es?It is very pretty, what color is it?
- JavierEs verde, ideal para el frío.It is green, ideal for the cold.
- LucíaTienes razón, te quedaría muy bien.You are right, it would look great on you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chaqueta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
