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"Blanket" in Portuguese: cobertor
o cobertor
Blanket in Portuguese is o cobertor. Ask for um cobertor extra in hotels or say Estou sob o cobertor when you are freezing in bed.
Cold night
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How to pronounce cobertor
Say it
ko-behr-TOHR
/ko.beʁ.ˈtoʁ/
ko-behr-TOHR. Stress on TOHR.
"Blanket" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o cobertor | the blanket Warm bed cover. | Warm bed cover. |
| cobertor extra | extra blanket Hotel / guest ask. | Hotel / guest ask. |
| debaixo do cobertor | under the blanket Getting warm. | Getting warm. |
| cobertor fino / grosso | thin / thick blanket Season choice. | Season choice. |
How to use cobertor in real life
- 1Cold night
Puxa o cobertor até o queixo — ventania lá fora.
Pull the blanket up to your chin — there’s a windstorm outside.
Comfort instruction.
- 2Guest room
Tem um cobertor limpo no armário do corredor.
There’s a clean blanket in the hallway closet.
Host tip.
- 3Laundry day
Lavei o cobertor e deixei secando na varanda.
I washed the blanket and left it drying on the balcony.
Chore talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with cobertor
Incorrect: A cobertor está suja.
Correct: O cobertor está sujo.
Cobertor is masculine.
Incorrect: Me passa o blanket.
Correct: Me passa o cobertor.
Use cobertor, not English blanket.
Good to know
In Brazil cobertor is the warm cover; lençol is the sheet. Beach towels are toalhas, not cobertores. Hotels understand cobertor extra instantly on chilly nights.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
A chilly Airbnb night
ChatPal
Você trouxe um cobertor na mala?
Did you bring a blanket in your suitcase?
You
Não. Só tem esse cobertor fino na cama.
No. There’s only this thin blanket on the bed.
ChatPal
Vou pedir outro cobertor ao anfitrião.
I’ll ask the host for another blanket.
You
Obrigada — estou com frio nos pés.
Thanks — my feet are cold.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blanket" in Portuguese
Cobertor vs lençol?
Cobertor warms you; lençol is the sheet.
Gender?
Masculine: o cobertor.
Extra blanket?
Um cobertor extra.
Plural?
Os cobertores.
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