quilt

[/kwɪlt/]
noun, verbpl: quilts
colcha acolchoada
1. A bed covering made of two layers of fabric with padding between them, typically stitched together in a decorative pattern
She wrapped herself in the warm quilt on a cold winter night.
Ela se envolveu na colcha acolchoada quente em uma noite fria de inverno.
2. To stitch together pieces of fabric with padding to create a quilt
My grandmother loves to quilt in her free time.
Minha avó adora fazer colchas acolchoadas em seu tempo livre.
3. To create a pattern of stitching or quilting on fabric
The designer decided to quilt the jacket for added warmth.
O designer decidiu acolchoar a jaqueta para maior aquecimento.
Quilting holds significant cultural importance in American folk traditions, particularly in Appalachia and Amish communities. In Brazil, quilting is less traditional but has been gaining popularity as a craft hobby. The act of quilting is often associated with domestic arts, family heritage, and community bonding in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
bedspreadcomforterduvetcoverletblanket

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
colcha acolchoada
Most common and standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
acolchoado
Also used as a shortened form in informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
colcha acolchoada
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
colcha acolchoada or edredão
Portuguese speakers may also use 'edredão' for thicker quilts or duvets

Related Words

patchworkstitchingpaddingbattingfabricsewingembroidery

Related Idioms & Phrases

patchwork quilt - a thing composed of many different parts
quilting bee - a social gathering where people make quilts together
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