A colorful stack of blue, yellow, and green folded towels resting neatly on a wooden shelf.

toallas

toh-AH-yas

nounfA1

towels?cloth used for drying

Also:bath towels?large towels,hand towels?small towels

📝 In Action

Por favor, ¿puedes poner las toallas sucias en la lavadora?

Please, can you put the dirty towels in the washing machine?

Necesitamos tres toallas de playa para las vacaciones.

We need three beach towels for the vacation.

Siempre guarda las toallas dobladas en el armario de lino.

She always keeps the folded towels in the linen closet.

Word Connections

Synonyms

paños (cloths (general))

Common Collocations

cambiar las toallas – to change the towels
toallas de baño – bath towels
toallas limpias – clean towels

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Noun Rule

This word is the plural form of the feminine noun 'toalla' (towel). To make the plural, you simply add '-s' to the end.

Feminine Gender

Since 'toallas' is feminine, any descriptive words (adjectives) you use with it must also end in '-as', like 'toallas blancas' (white towels).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Gender

Mistake: "Using 'los toallas' or 'los toalla'."

Correction: Always use 'las toallas' because the word is feminine and plural. The article 'las' matches the noun.

⭐ Usage Tips

Everyday Use

In hotels or when asking about linens, 'las toallas' is the most common and necessary term.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: toallas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'toallas'?

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Word Family

toalla(towel (singular)) - noun

toallita(small towel / wipe) - noun

secar(to dry) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the singular form of 'toallas'?

The singular form is 'la toalla' (the towel). Remember it is a feminine noun, so you use 'la'.

How do I specify a 'paper towel' vs. a 'cloth towel'?

For a paper towel, you would usually say 'toalla de papel' or 'toallita de papel'. If you just say 'toalla' or 'toallas', people will assume you mean the reusable cloth kind.