How to Say "duster" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “duster” is “paño” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Limpia la mesa con un paño húmedo.
Clean the table with a damp cloth.
Necesito un paño de cocina para secar los platos.
I need a kitchen towel to dry the dishes.
Usa un paño suave para no rayar la pantalla de la televisión.
Use a soft cloth so you don't scratch the TV screen.
Masculine Gender
Even though it ends in 'o' like many objects, remember it's always 'el paño'. It stays masculine whether you're using it to clean a car or a window.
Using 'de' for Purpose
To say what the cloth is for, just add 'de' plus the use: 'paño de limpieza' (cleaning cloth), 'paño de cocina' (kitchen cloth).
Paño vs. Trapo
Mistake: “Using 'paño' for a dirty, old floor rag.”
Correction: Use 'trapo' for a dirty rag and 'paño' for a nicer, cleaner piece of fabric or a specialty cloth.
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