toalla de papel húmeda
/toaʝa de papel umeda/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for "wet paper towel" is toalla de papel húmeda.
This phrase refers to a single disposable paper towel that has been moistened with water.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is literally constructed as towel of paper wet (toalla de papel húmeda).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "wet paper towels", you must change both the noun and the adjectives to toallas de papel húmedas.
Did you know?
- The word toalla has roots that stretch back to the Frankish word *þwahilu, showing a Germanic influence on a Romance language.
- In many Spanish-speaking households, if you are looking for a disposable wipe rather than a soaked paper towel, you might ask for a toallita instead.
- The term húmeda describes a state of being damp, whereas the word mojada would imply the towel is completely soaked or drenched in water.
Examples in context
- Necesito una toalla de papel húmeda para limpiar.I need a wet paper towel to clean.
- Usa esa toalla de papel húmeda para la mesa.Use that wet paper towel for the table.
- Pásame la toalla de papel húmeda, por favor.Pass me the wet paper towel, please.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are cleaning up a spill in the kitchen.
- SofíaJavier, ¿tienes una toalla de papel húmeda?Javier, do you have a wet paper towel?
- JavierNo, pero puedo mojar una ahora mismo.No, but I can wet one right now.
- SofíaGracias, pásame la toalla de papel húmeda, por favor.Thanks, pass me the wet paper towel, please.
- JavierAquí tienes, ten cuidado con el agua.Here you go, be careful with the water.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, papel, toalla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
