toallitas limpiadoras
/toaʝitas limpjadoɾas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'cleaning wipes' is translated into Spanish as toallitas limpiadoras.
The phrase refers to disposable moist cloths used for cleaning surfaces or skin.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the diminutive toallitas (little towels) and the adjective limpiadoras (cleaning).
Which one should you use?
While toallitas limpiadoras is the general term, you should use toallitas desinfectantes if the wipes are specifically intended for disinfecting surfaces or killing germs. Additionally, Toallas Desinfectantes is an appropriate term for wipes with disinfectant properties.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, such as Mexico and parts of Central America, toallitas húmedas is a common term for cleaning wipes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase follows standard Spanish gender and number agreement. Use the singular form toallita limpiadora when referring to a single wipe.
How do you pronounce it?
/toaʝitas limpjadoɾas/
Did you know?
- In Spain, toallitas are often associated with a specific environmental campaign to stop people from throwing them into toilets, as they do not biodegrade like toilet paper.
- The word toallitas uses a diminutive suffix that doesn't just mean 'small'. In Spanish, adding -ita often expresses affection or a sense of delicacy, making the wipes sound gentler on the skin.
- Depending on the country, a 'wipe' used for makeup removal might be called discos desmaquillantes instead of toallitas, referring to the disc shape rather than the cloth material.
Examples in context
- Por favor, pásame las toallitas de limpieza para limpiar la mesaPlease pass me the cleaning wipes to clean the table
- ¿Tienes las toallitas húmedas? Necesito limpiar las manchas en el sueloDo you have the cleaning wipes? I need to clean the stains on the floor
- Necesito toallitas limpiadoras para la mesa.I need cleaning wipes for the table.
- ¿Tienes toallitas limpiadoras en tu bolso?Do you have cleaning wipes in your bag?
- Usa las toallitas limpiadoras para el móvil.Use the cleaning wipes for the mobile phone.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are cleaning their living room together.
- Elena¿Dónde están las toallitas limpiadoras, Alejandro?Where are the cleaning wipes, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEstán en el armario debajo del fregadero.They are in the cabinet under the sink.
- ElenaGracias, voy a limpiar la mesa ahora.Thanks, I am going to clean the table now.
- AlejandroPerfecto, yo limpio el polvo del mueble.Perfect, I will dust the furniture.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
