mantel
/manˈtel/masculine
The Spanish word for tablecloth is mantel.
A mantel is a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.
Meaning: a cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mantel is manteles.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of mantel is /manˈtel/.
Did you know?
- In certain artistic contexts, un mantel de nieve is a poetic way to describe a thick layer of snow covering the landscape.
- The word mantel is a doublet of mandil, which means 'apron'. Both words share the same root but evolved to describe different types of protective cloths.
- The word mantel is related to the word mantilla, the famous traditional Spanish lace veil worn by women.
Examples in context
- El mantel es verde.The tablecloth is green.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a mantel.Tatoeba #13643686 by Seael, translation #12678430 by jacoblaguerre
- Derramé café en tu mantel.I spilled coffee on your tablecloth.This sentence is useful for mentioning spilling something on a mantel.Tatoeba #1977425 by marcelostockle, translation #39641 by CK
- ¿Dónde está tu mantel nuevo?Where is your new tablecloth?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of a new mantel.Tatoeba #1748383 by marcelostockle, translation #1579417 by fanty
- Por favor, coloque el mantel en la mesa.Please, put the tablecloth on the table.
- ¿Podría traerme un mantel limpio?Could you bring me a clean tablecloth?
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are preparing for a formal dinner at home.
- Javier¿Dónde está el mantel para hoy?Where is the tablecloth for today?
- LucíaEstá en el armario de la cocina.It is in the kitchen cupboard.
- JavierGracias, voy a buscarlo ahora.Thanks, I will go look for it now.
- LucíaPerfecto, yo prepararé las copas.Perfect, I will prepare the glasses.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tablecloth” translations and entries mantel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mantel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
