Portuguese · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Towel" in Portuguese: toalha
a toalha
Towel in Portuguese is a toalha. Bathrooms need toalha de banho; beaches need toalha de praia.
Hotel
Falta uma toalha limpa no banheiro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce toalha
Say it
to-AH-lyah
/ˈtoa.ʎa/
to-AH-lyah. Lh like lli in million.
"Towel" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a toalha | the towel Default noun. | Default noun. |
| toalha de banho | bath towel Bathroom. | Bathroom. |
| toalha de praia | beach towel Sand and sun. | Sand and sun. |
| toalha de mesa | tablecloth Different sense — same word family. | Different sense — same word family. |
How to use toalha in real life
- 1Hotel
Falta uma toalha limpa no banheiro.
There’s no clean towel in the bathroom.
Service need.
- 2Beach day
Leva a toalha de praia grande, por favor.
Bring the big beach towel, please.
Beach type.
- 3Gym bag
Sempre carrego uma toalha pequena na mochila.
I always carry a small towel in my backpack.
Habit.
Mistakes English speakers make with toalha
Incorrect: O toalha está molhado.
Correct: A toalha está molhada.
Toalha is feminine.
Incorrect: Me passa o towel.
Correct: Me passa a toalha.
Use toalha.
Good to know
Specify toalha de banho vs toalha de praia when it matters. Toalha de mesa is a tablecloth, not a bath towel—easy mix-up for learners. Hotels understand toalha extra immediately.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for the pool
ChatPal
Você pegou a toalha de praia?
Did you grab the beach towel?
You
Peguei duas — uma toalha para cada um.
I grabbed two — one towel each.
ChatPal
Perfeito. A toalha nova seca mais rápido.
Perfect. The new towel dries faster.
You
Ótimo. Eu levo protetor também.
Great. I’ll bring sunscreen too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Towel" in Portuguese
Gender?
Feminine: a toalha.
Bath towel?
Toalha de banho.
Beach towel?
Toalha de praia.
Tablecloth?
Toalha de mesa.
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