How to Say "nappies" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “nappies” is “pañales” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito comprar una caja de pañales para el bebé.
I need to buy a box of diapers for the baby.
Mi hijo ya no usa pañales; ahora usa el baño.
My son doesn't wear diapers anymore; he uses the toilet now.
El negocio todavía está en pañales, pero tiene futuro.
The business is still in its infancy (early stages), but it has a future.
Making it plural
The singular form is 'pañal.' Because it ends in a consonant, you add '-es' to make it plural.
Using Masculine Articles
This is a masculine naming word. Use 'el' for one (el pañal) and 'los' for many (los pañales).
Don't confuse with 'pañuelos'
Mistake: “Using 'pañales' when you want to blow your nose.”
Correction: Use 'pañuelos' for tissues/handkerchiefs and 'pañales' for what a baby wears.
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