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    Mantel (en. Tablecloth)

    /manˈtel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A piece of cloth that is placed on a table.
    The dinner tablecloth was a beautiful shade of blue.
    El mantel de la cena era de un hermoso color azul.
    A layer that covers a table to protect or beautify it.
    She always chooses a tablecloth that matches the dishes.
    Ella siempre elige mantel que combine con la vajilla.
    Cloth used for special events or celebrations.
    At the wedding, the tablecloth was white linen.
    En la boda, el mantel era de lino blanco.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mentelum', meaning 'covering'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set the table
    To prepare the table for a meal.
    coger el mantel
    to remove the tablecloth
    To remove the cloth from the table after eating.
    quitar el mantel
    picnic blanket
    Cloth used to place food outdoors.
    mantel de picnic

    Related Words

    tablecloths
    Set of tablecloths and napkins.
    mantelería
    small tablecloth
    Smaller size tablecloth.
    mantelito

    Slang Meanings

    Casual table style with tablecloth
    They made a trendy, casual, and fun tablecloth.
    Hicieron un mantel a la moda, casual y divertido.
    Plastic tablecloth used at events
    We used a disposable tablecloth for the party.
    Usamos un mantel desechable para la fiesta.