Pañuelos (en. Handkerchiefs)

/paˈɲwe.los/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A piece of fabric used to blow one's nose or for other uses.

I always carry handkerchiefs in my pocket.

Siempre llevo pañuelos en el bolsillo.

A decorative item used on special occasions.

The silk handkerchief I wore was very elegant.

El pañuelo de seda que llevaba era muy elegante.

A piece of clothing worn on the head or neck.

She tied a handkerchief on her head to protect herself from the sun.

Ella se ató un pañuelo en la cabeza para protegerse del sol.

It derives from the Latin 'pannus', which means 'cloth' or 'fabric'.

Tissue

Disposable handkerchief made of paper, used for blowing one's nose.

pañuelo de papel

To make a handkerchief

To form a handkerchief or use it to dry oneself.

hacer un pañuelo

To carry a handkerchief

Referring to someone who wears handkerchiefs as part of their clothing.

llevar pañuelo

Napkin

Piece of fabric or paper used to clean hands and mouth.

servilleta

Scarf

Clothing worn around the neck.

bufanda

Silk handkerchief

Handkerchief made of silk, often used as a fashion accessory.

pañuelo de seda

Handkerchief used to wipe sweat during sports activities.

The handkerchief I used at the gym was very absorbent.

El pañuelo que usé en el gimnasio era muy absorbente.

Handkerchief used at parties or celebrations.

Colorful handkerchiefs are popular at summer parties.

Los pañuelos de colores son populares en las fiestas de verano.