Colcha (en. Quilt)

/ˈkol.t͡ʃa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Fabric used to cover and adorn the bed.

Example sentence: The floral quilt gives a special touch to the room.

La colcha de flores le da un toque especial a la habitación.

Definition: Cover that is placed over the sheets for added warmth.

Example sentence: In winter, I use a thick quilt to stay warm.

En invierno, uso una colcha gruesa para no pasar frío.

Definition: Garment used in home decorations and textiles.

Example sentence: I bought a new quilt for the bedroom.

Compré una colcha nueva para el dormitorio.

Etymology/origin: From Hispanic Arabic 'qulḵa', derived from classical Arabic 'qulq'.

Phrase: patchwork quilt

Meaning: Quilt made with different pieces of fabric joined together.

colcha de retazos

Phrase: to give the quilt

Meaning: Thing used as an expression meaning to cover something.

dar la colcha

Phrase: bedspread

Meaning: Specific quilt for use on beds.

colcha de cama

Related word: bed

Description: Furniture for sleeping.

cama

Related word: sheet

Description: Fabric that covers the mattress.

sábana

Related word: comforter

Description: Padded layer used as a quilt.

edredón

Related word: tapestry

Description: Decorative fabric used to adorn walls.

tapiz

Meaning: Colloquial way to refer to an unmade bed.

Example: That quilt looked like a mess!

¡Esa colcha parecía un tiradero!

Meaning: Quilt used in an informal or casual context.

Example: Let's put that old quilt on the sofa.

Vamos a poner esa colcha vieja en el sofá.