la toalla

the towel

Example Sentence

Dejo la toalla en la entrada para secarme rápido.

I leave the towel at the entrance to dry off quickly.

Meaning

La toalla is a towel, used to dry your body, hair, or hands. On rainy days, it is the quick way to get dry after getting soaked.

Common Phrases

  • secarse con la toalla — to dry off with the towel
  • una toalla seca — a dry towel

Example

Necesito una toalla seca para secarme.

I need a dry towel to dry off.

Common Mistake

Mixing it up with clothing: use la toalla for a towel, not la toalla to mean a jacket.