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toalla means towel — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: September 9, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

toalla

noun • /[toh-AH-yah]/

towel

Example:

¿Nos pueden traer toallas limpias, por favor?

Could you bring us clean towels, please?

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🧠 What does toalla mean?

The word "toalla" in Spanish means "towel" in English. It refers to a piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying oneself or other objects. You'll use this word frequently when traveling, especially at the beach, pool, or in your hotel room.

📚 Extra examples

  • Necesito una toalla limpia.
    I need a clean towel.
  • ¿Me puedes pasar la toalla, por favor?
    Can you pass me the towel, please?
  • Las toallas están en el baño.
    The towels are in the bathroom.
  • Se me olvidó mi toalla en la playa.
    I forgot my towel at the beach.
  • Voy a secarme con la toalla.
    I'm going to dry myself with the towel.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'towel' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'towel' is 'toalla'.
How do you pronounce 'toalla' in Spanish?
It's pronounced toh-AH-yah, with the emphasis on the second syllable.
How do you use 'toalla' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: 'Necesito una toalla' (I need a towel), '¿Dónde está la toalla?' (Where is the towel?), or 'Traje mi propia toalla' (I brought my own towel).
What is the English translation of 'toalla'?
'Toalla' translates to 'towel' in English.
Does 'toalla' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'toalla' is feminine. For plural, you use 'toallas'. For example, 'una toalla' (one towel), 'dos toallas' (two towels).
Is 'toalla' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'toalla' is a very common word used in everyday conversations.
Does 'toalla' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. 'Toalla' is generally used in its literal sense. In some contexts, 'tirar la toalla' can mean 'to throw in the towel', similar to the English idiom.
Is 'toalla' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'toalla' has the same meaning and usage across Spain and Latin America.

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking countries, you might encounter the word 'paño' used for a small towel or cloth, but 'toalla' is the most common and widely understood term for a bath or beach towel.

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