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"Towel" in Spanish: toalla
la toalla
A towel is la toalla (toh-AH-yah). It is feminine. A bath towel is una toalla de baño.
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How to pronounce toalla
Say it
toh-AH-yah
/toˈa.ʝa/
Three syllables: toh-AH-yah. Stress AH. Soft ll like y in Latin America.
"Towel" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la toalla | towel General towel word. | General towel word. |
| la toalla de baño | bath towel The big towel after a shower. | The big towel after a shower. |
| la toalla de mano | hand towel Small towel by the sink. | Small towel by the sink. |
| una toalla limpia | a clean towel Asking a host or hotel for a fresh one. | Asking a host or hotel for a fresh one. |
How to use toalla in real life
- 1After a shower
¿Dónde está mi toalla?
Where is my towel?
Mi toalla is personal.
- 2Hotel desk
Necesito una toalla limpia.
I need a clean towel.
Una toalla limpia matches feminine gender.
- 3Beach day
Llevo una toalla grande.
I'm bringing a big towel.
Una toalla grande is useful for the beach.
Mistakes English speakers make with toalla
Incorrect: El toalla está mojada.
Correct: La toalla está mojada.
Toalla is feminine. Say la toalla.
Incorrect: Pásame el towel.
Correct: Pásame la toalla.
Use toalla, not English towel.
Good to know
Good to knowToalla is the everyday towel. Hotels and gyms often say toalla de baño for a bath towel. In toalla, ll sounds like y in much of Latin America.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Guest asking for a clean towel
ChatPal
¿Te falta una toalla?
Do you need a towel?
You
Sí. Una toalla limpia, por favor.
Yes. A clean towel, please.
ChatPal
Claro. Está en el baño.
Sure. It's in the bathroom.
You
Gracias.
Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Towel" in Spanish
Is toalla masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la toalla, una toalla limpia.
How do you pronounce toalla?
toh-AH-yah. Soft ll like y in Latin America.
How do I say bath towel?
Toalla de baño.
How do I say hand towel?
Toalla de mano.
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