Cobija (en. Blanket)

/ko'bi.xa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A blanket used to warm or cover the body.

I wrapped myself in a blanket because it was very cold.

Me abrigué con una cobija porque hacía mucho frío.

A piece of thick fabric used on a bed.

The blanket on my bed is very soft.

La cobija de mi cama es muy suave.

A cover, usually made of wool or synthetic material.

That blanket is used in winter.

Esa cobija se utiliza en invierno.

The word 'cobija' comes from the Hispano-Arabic term 'qubǝḳ' which means 'covering.'

to be under the blankets

To be in bed covered with blankets.

estar entre cobijas

to throw oneself onto the blanket

To lie down immediately in bed.

tirarse a la cobija

to cover oneself with a blanket

To hug under a blanket for warmth.

cubrirse con cobija

throw

A large and lightweight fabric used for warmth.

manta

comforter

A thick layer combined with fabric used as a cover.

edredón

blanket

Another word to refer to a blanket.

frazada

Blanket in the context of emotional protection.

I will always use that blanket when I feel sad.

Siempre usaré esa cobija cuando me sienta triste.

Blanket as a reference to a safe place.

That house is my blanket, where I feel safe.

Esa casa es mi cobija, donde me siento a salvo.