El edredón
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.
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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