How to Say "blanket" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “blanket” is “manto” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a covering layer of something like snow
Examples
Un manto de nieve cubrió toda la ciudad durante la noche.
A blanket of snow covered the whole city during the night.
El manto terrestre es la capa más gruesa del planeta.
The Earth's mantle is the thickest layer of the planet.
La ciudad quedó oculta bajo un manto de neblina.
The city remained hidden under a shroud of mist.
Describing Layers
When you want to say something is 'covered in' a layer of something else, use the structure 'manto de' + [the material].
Confusing Science Terms
Mistake: “Saying 'el mantel de la Tierra'.”
Correction: Say 'el manto de la Tierra'. A 'mantel' is what you put on a dinner table!
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