How to Say "towel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “towel” is “toalla” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Me pasas la toalla, por favor? La necesito para secarme.
Can you pass me the towel, please? I need it to dry myself.
Olvidé mi toalla de playa en casa. ¿Podemos comprar una?
I forgot my beach towel at home. Can we buy one?
En el gimnasio siempre te dan una toalla limpia.
They always give you a clean towel at the gym.
Feminine Noun
Since 'toalla' is a feminine word, you must use feminine articles and adjectives with it (e.g., 'la toalla,' 'una toalla limpia').
Towel vs. Napkin
Mistake: “Using 'toalla' when referring to a napkin or serviette used at the dining table.”
Correction: Use 'servilleta' (napkin) for dining. 'Toalla' is specifically for drying liquids or the body.
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