Tablecloths (es. Manteles)

Translation into English

Beginner (A1-A2)

Mis manteles son de colores.
My tablecloths are colorful.
Context: daily life
Coloco los manteles en la mesa.
I place the tablecloths on the table.
Context: daily life
Me gustan los manteles de flores.
I like tablecloths with flowers.
Context: home
Cenamos sobre manteles limpios.
We dine on clean tablecloths.
Context: daily life

Intermediate (B1-B2)

En las celebraciones, usamos manteles elegantes.
During celebrations, we use elegant tablecloths.
Context: culture
Es importante mantener los manteles limpios durante las comidas.
It is important to keep tablecloths clean during meals.
Context: daily life
Mis abuelos tienen manteles que han pasado de generación en generación.
My grandparents have tablecloths that have been passed down through generations.
Context: family
A menudo, los manteles se decoran acorde a la festividad.
Often, the tablecloths are decorated according to the festivity.
Context: culture

Advanced (C1-C2)

La elección de los manteles puede transformar por completo la atmósfera de un evento.
The choice of tablecloths can completely transform the atmosphere of an event.
Context: event planning
Los manteles, como objeto decorativo, revelan mucho sobre la cultura gastronómica de un país.
As decorative objects, tablecloths reveal much about a country's culinary culture.
Context: culture
A lo largo de la historia, los manteles han simbolizado la hospitalidad y el cuidado hacia los invitados.
Throughout history, tablecloths have symbolized hospitality and care towards guests.
Context: society
En las cenas formales, los manteles se convierten en un lienzo sobre el cual se despliegan los placeres culinarios.
In formal dinners, tablecloths become a canvas on which culinary delights are presented.
Context: fine dining

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