Mantas (en. Blankets)

/ˈmantas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A textile object used to cover the body and provide warmth.

In winter, I like to wrap myself in blankets when I watch television.

En invierno, me gusta envolverme en mantas cuando veo televisión.

Sheets or covers used on beds or sofas.

The bed blankets are very soft and warm.

Las mantas de la cama son muy suaves y cálidas.

A garment worn to protect against the cold.

I forgot to bring my blankets to the camp.

Olvidé llevar mis mantas al campamento.

From Latin 'mantica', which means bag or wrapping.

to lie down like a blanket

To be relaxed or carefree.

tenderse como una manta

love blankets

Referring to caresses or hugs.

mantas de amor

to give a blanket of protection

To protect someone emotionally.

dar una manta de protección

blanket

Fabric or garment used to cover and keep warm.

cobija

bedspread

Synonym for blanket, generally thicker.

frazada

sheet

Fabric that covers the mattress of the bed.

sábana

Blankets as shelter in difficult situations.

On the street, those blankets are their only protection.

En la calle, esas mantas son su única protección.

Using 'blankets' to refer to a person seeking comfort.

They are always looking for blankets in moments of sadness.

Siempre está buscando mantas en momentos de tristeza.