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.