Paño (en. Cloth)

/ˈpaɲo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Definition: Piece of fabric, usually rectangular, used for various purposes.

Example Sentence: I used a cloth to dry the dishes.

Usé un paño para secar los platos.

Definition: Fabric used for embroidery or handicrafts.

Example Sentence: I bought a beautiful cloth for my embroidery project.

Compre un hermoso paño para mi proyecto de bordado.

Definition: Paper or fabric used to cover or protect something.

Example Sentence: Place a cloth on the table before painting.

Coloca un paño sobre la mesa antes de pintar.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'pannus', which means 'cloth' or 'fabric'.

Phrase: kitchen cloth

Meaning: Fabric used to dry dishes.

paño de cocina

Phrase: polishing cloth

Meaning: Soft cloth used for cleaning or polishing.

paño de lustrar

Phrase: there is no cloth that can cover it

Meaning: Expression indicating that it is impossible to hide something.

no hay paño que lo cubra

Related Word: rag

Description: Piece of fabric used for cleaning.

trapo

Related Word: tablecloth

Description: Fabric that covers the table.

mantel

Related Word: napkin

Description: Small piece of fabric or paper used to clean the mouth and hands during meals.

servilleta

Slang Meaning: A person who is always behind someone with hidden intentions.

Example: That person is a cloth, always spying.

Esa persona es un paño, siempre está espiando.

Slang Meaning: Someone who behaves submissively or servilely.

Example: Don't be a cloth, stand up for your opinion.

No seas paño, defiende tu opinión.