Breakdown of Mi cobija gris está en el armario.
en
in
mi
my
estar
to be
el armario
the closet
gris
gray
la cobija
the blanket
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Questions & Answers about Mi cobija gris está en el armario.
What does cobija mean?
In Latin American Spanish, cobija means blanket, a covering used on a bed or to keep warm.
Is cobija the same as manta or frazada?
Yes, cobija, manta, and frazada all refer to a blanket. Usage varies by region: cobija is common in Mexico and parts of Central America, frazada in the Southern Cone (Argentina, Chile), and manta in Spain and some Latin American countries.
Why does gris come after cobija and not before?
In Spanish, descriptive adjectives usually follow the noun. Saying cobija gris is the normal word order for a descriptive adjective. Placing gris before the noun (as in gris cobija) sounds poetic or adds special emphasis.
Why doesn’t gris change to grisa to match cobija?
The adjective gris is invariable in gender: it stays gris for both masculine and feminine singular. It only takes a plural ending—grises—when the noun is plural.
Why is the verb está used instead of es?
Spanish uses estar to indicate location or temporary states. Here, está (from estar) shows where the cobija is. You would use ser (as es) for permanent characteristics, not for location.
Why is there an article el before armario?
In Spanish, you generally include a definite article (el, la, los, las) before a specific singular noun. El armario means the closet or the wardrobe.
What is an armario exactly?
An armario is a piece of furniture for storing clothes, linens or other items. It can be translated as closet, wardrobe, or sometimes cupboard, depending on regional usage.
How would you say my gray blankets if there were more than one?
Make both the noun and adjective plural, and use the plural form of the verb:
Mis cobijas grises están en el armario.