pañuelo /paɲwˈelo/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "handkerchief".

See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish) · Topic: Spanish Moda y Cuidado Personal

Source term
handkerchief
Translation
pañuelo
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
Photo of pañuelo (Spanish)

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Article, Gender & Forms

Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".

Dictionary form pañuelo
Article el
Gender/article class masculine
Regular/likely plural pañuelos
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + el pañuelo
Examples
Ella dobla el pañuelo que siempre guarda en su bolsillo.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the Spanish Moda y Cuidado Personal.

Example Sentences

Ella dobla el pañuelo que siempre guarda en su bolsillo.

English: She folds the handkerchief that she always keeps in her pocket.

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Sacó un pañuelo limpio del bolsillo.

English: He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Ella me dio un pañuelo blanco para secarme las lágrimas.

English: She gave me a white handkerchief to dry my tears.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

Siempre llevo un pañuelo en mi bolso.

English: I always carry a handkerchief in my bag.

B1 · Clothes And Accessories

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