Example: El edredón es muy cálido para las noches frías.
Definition
"El edredón" is a thick, padded blanket often filled with down or synthetic fibers, used to provide warmth during cold nights. It is typically placed on top of bed sheets as a cozy covering to ensure comfort and insulation while sleeping.
Translations
the duvet
de donsdeken
el nòrdic
la couette
die Bettdecke
Etymology
The word "el edredón" comes from the French word "édredon," which originally referred to a type of down-filled quilt. This term was adopted into Spanish, reflecting the item's use as a warm bedding accessory. Did you know? The French word itself traces back to older European terms for eiderdown, a soft feather used in bedding.
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"El edredón" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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the duvet