toalla de microfibra
/toaʝa de mikɾofibɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "microfiber towel" is translated into Spanish as toalla de microfibra.
A toalla de microfibra refers to a towel made from synthetic fibers specifically designed to absorb water and dry surfaces with high efficiency.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of toalla (towel), de (of) and microfibra (microfiber).
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural toallas de microfibra (microfiber towels), only the noun toalla is pluralized to toallas. The material microfibra remains singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/toaʝa de mikɾofibɾa/
Did you know?
- The word toalla replaced the older Spanish word tobaja, which was actually a borrowing from the Frankish word *þwahilu.
- While toalla de microfibra describes the material, Spanish speakers often use the term gamuza to describe synthetic chamois cloths used for the same purpose.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, when shopping for cleaning supplies, you might see these specifically labeled as paños de microfibra instead of toallas, as 'paño' refers more generally to a cloth or rag.
Examples in context
- En la tienda de productos para el hogar, encontré una toalla de microfibra que absorbe el agua rápidamente.At the home goods store, I found a microfiber towel that quickly absorbs water.
- Necesito una toalla de microfibra para limpiar el coche.I need a microfiber towel to clean the car.
- Necesito una toalla de microfibra para el gimnasio.I need a microfiber towel for the gym.
- Esta toalla de microfibra seca muy rápido.This microfiber towel dries very quickly.
- Usa la toalla de microfibra para limpiar el coche.Use the microfiber towel to clean the car.
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are preparing their gym bags.
- Elena¿Tienes una toalla de microfibra para mí?Do you have a microfiber towel for me?
- JavierSí, Elena, aquí tienes una nueva.Yes, Elena, here is a new one.
- ElenaGracias, es muy suave.Thanks, it is very soft.
- JavierDe nada, espero que te sirva.You're welcome, I hope it serves you well.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, microfibra, toalla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
