Paños (en. Cloths)

ˈpaɲos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Pieces of cloth used for cleaning, wrapping, or other purposes.

I used cloths to clean the table after eating.

Usé paños para limpiar la mesa después de comer.

In the textile context, it refers to cloth in general, especially of lower quality.

I bought cotton cloths at the fabric store.

Compré paños de algodón en la tienda de telas.

It can also refer to clothing in a vulgar or derogatory sense.

I told him to put his clean cloths in the suitcase.

Le mandé a poner sus paños limpios en la maleta.

From the Latin 'pannus', which means 'piece of cloth'.

not to give a cloth

Not to help in a situation where support is needed.

no dar un paño

to be worn out

To be in poor condition or deteriorated.

estar hecho un paño

to give a new cloth

To restart something from the beginning.

dar un nuevo paño

rag

A piece of cloth used for cleaning.

trapo

fabric

Textile material that can be used to make clothing.

tela

cloth

Synonym of 'cloth', with a focus on practical use.

paño

Old or worn-out clothes.

That jacket looks like a rag, it's no good anymore.

Esa chaqueta parece un paño, ya no sirve.

A person who does not dress well or has poor taste in clothing.

Don't be a rag, wear something more presentable.

No seas paño, ponte algo más presentable.