toallas
/toaʝas/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for towels is toallas.
The term toallas refers to towels. You can specify the type of towel by adding a description: toallas de mano are hand towels and toallas de baño are bath towels.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Argentina, the word toallón is used to describe larger or thicker towels, which are typically used after bathing or swimming.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is toalla. Because toallas is a feminine noun, the definite article must be the feminine plural las when referring to the towels.
How do you pronounce it?
/toaʝas/
Did you know?
- While toallas is the standard term, a toalla sanitaria is the specific Spanish term for a sanitary napkin or menstrual pad.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear the word toallita to describe a wet wipe or a disposable paper towel. While it is the diminutive of toalla, it refers to a completely different material than a fabric towel.
- In Argentina and Uruguay, the double ll in toallas is pronounced with an 'sh' or 'j' sound instead of the 'y' sound common in Mexico.
Examples in context
- Tom lavó todas las toallas.Tom washed all the towels.Tatoeba #1794951 by marcelostockle, translation #1092310 by CK
- Sus toallas siempre apestan.His towels always stink.Tatoeba #12937841 by Fueyes, translation #8549647 by Amastan
- Estas toallas absorben el agua.These towels absorb water.Tatoeba #10911343 by Eremon, translation #8567254 by Amastan
- Por favor, necesito varias toallas para los invitados.Please, I need several towels for the guests.
- Trae el toallón de la playa, está por llover.Bring the beach towel, it's about to rain.
- 11 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are packing for a weekend trip.
- Alejandro¿Trajiste las toallas para la piscina?Did you bring the towels for the pool?
- SofíaSí, ya las puse en la maleta.Yes, I already put them in the suitcase.
- AlejandroPerfecto, entonces ya estamos listos.Perfect, then we are ready.
- Sofía¡Vamos, que el viaje será divertido!Let's go, the trip will be fun!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
