Servilleta (en. Napkin)

/seɾ.βiˈʎe.ta/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Piece of cloth or paper used at meals.

Place the napkin on your lap before you start eating.

Coloca la servilleta en tu regazo antes de empezar a comer.

Decorative element on the table.

Cloth napkins add an elegant touch to dinner.

Las servilletas de tela añaden un toque elegante a la cena.

Absorbent paper used to clean spills.

Use a napkin to clean up the spilled soda.

Usa una servilleta para limpiar el refresco que se derramó.

From Latin 'servietta', diminutive of 'servus' meaning 'servant' or 'slave', indicating something that serves.

paper napkin

A napkin made of paper.

servilleta de papel

fold the napkin

To place the napkin in a specific shape for presentation.

doblar la servilleta

use a napkin

To wipe the mouth or hands with a napkin.

usar una servilleta

tablecloth

Fabric that covers the table during meals.

mantel

cutlery

Utensil used for eating, such as a knife or fork.

cubierto

table

Furniture on which meals are served.

mesa

In some contexts, it refers to a person who is very servile or submissive.

Don't be a napkin, stand up for your ideas.

No seas una servilleta, defiende tus ideas.

It can refer to someone who is always willing to help without expecting anything in return.

José is like a napkin, he is always there for whatever you need.

José es como una servilleta, siempre está ahí para lo que necesites.