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    Manta (en. Blanket)

    /ˈmanta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A large piece of fabric, usually made of wool or synthetic fiber, used to keep warm or cover oneself.
    She wrapped herself in the blanket to avoid feeling cold.
    Ella se envolvió en la manta para no sentir frío.
    A cover used on beds or chairs.
    In winter, I like to sleep with a heavy blanket.
    En invierno, me gusta dormir con una manta pesada.
    In some regions, it refers to a large rug or tapestry.
    The blanket on the ground was perfect for a picnic.
    La manta en el suelo era perfecta para hacer un picnic.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'manta', meaning 'cape' or 'cloth'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to throw a blanket
    To cover something with a blanket.
    echar una manta
    sleeping blankets
    Specific blankets used for sleeping.
    mantas de dormir
    to keep in a blanket
    To protect or safeguard something in a blanket.
    mantener en manta

    Related Words

    blanket
    Fabric used for warmth.
    cobija
    bedspread
    Lighter blanket or cover for the bed.
    frazada
    tapestry
    Decorative fabric used to cover walls or floors.
    tapiz

    Slang Meanings

    Blanket as a synonym for something that informally covers.
    That blanket has saved me from the cold more than once.
    Esa manta me ha salvado del frío más de una vez.
    In some contexts, it is used to refer to comfort.
    This sofa is so comfortable, it's like a blanket.
    Este sofá es tan cómodo, es como una manta.