How to Say "dishcloth" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “dishcloth” is “trapo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
specifically for kitchen use
Examples
Limpia el polvo con un trapo húmedo.
Wipe the dust with a damp rag.
Necesito un trapo viejo para secar el suelo.
I need an old cloth to dry the floor.
Deja el trapo de cocina sobre el mostrador.
Leave the dishcloth on the counter.
Masculine Ending
Since this word ends in 'o', it is masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with it.
Simple Plurals
To talk about more than one, simply add an 's' to the end: 'los trapos'.
Trapo vs. Ropa
Mistake: “Using 'trapo' to mean 'clothing' in a formal setting.”
Correction: Use 'ropa' for general clothes. Use 'trapo' only for cleaning rags or very informal/slang references to clothes.
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