el trapo
the rag
Example Sentence
Con el trapo dejo el vidrio sin huellas.
With the rag, I leave the glass without smudges.
Meaning
El trapo is a rag or cleaning cloth used to wipe surfaces, usually reusable and not fancy.
Common Phrases
- pasar el trapo — to wipe with a rag
- trapo humedo — damp rag
Example
Paso el trapo por la mesa.
I wipe the table with the rag.
Common Mistake
For a towel, prefer la toalla instead of el trapo.