Pañuelo (en. Handkerchief)

/paˈnwe.lo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Piece of fabric, usually square, used to clean or cover something.

He wiped his forehead with his handkerchief after running.

Se limpió la frente con su pañuelo después de correr.

Fashion accessory worn around the neck or head.

She wore a nice red handkerchief around her neck.

Ella lucía un bonito pañuelo rojo en el cuello.

Fabric used to make a kind of band or ribbon for the hair.

Her handkerchief kept her hair up during the day.

Su pañuelo le mantuvo el cabello recogido durante el día.

From Hispanic Arabic 'fanūla', and this from Classical Arabic 'fannūla'.

disposable handkerchief

A paper handkerchief that is used only once.

pañuelo desechable

headscarf

Fabric tied or placed on the head.

pañuelo de cabeza

pocket handkerchief

A small handkerchief carried in the pocket as part of the attire.

pañuelo de bolsillo

scarf

Long piece of fabric worn to keep the neck warm.

bufanda

napkin

Piece of fabric or paper used to clean the lips and hands during a meal.

servilleta

fabric

Material made from fibers, threads, or yarns.

tela

Handkerchief used to cover the face in protests or demonstrations.

The protesters wore handkerchiefs to protect their faces.

Los manifestantes usaban pañuelos para proteger sus caras.

Handkerchief symbolizing support for a cause, such as feminism.

She wears a purple handkerchief in support of the feminist movement.

Ella lleva un pañuelo morado en apoyo a la lucha feminista.