el
masculine
/paˈɲal/
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Translation
nappy
Word origin
From paño ('cloth'), from Latin pannus ('a piece of cloth, rag'), with the diminutive suffix -al, because early nappies were simply folded pieces of cloth.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pannus
- English cognates
- pane, panel
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpañales
Examples
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The baby's nappy needs changing.
supermercado.
We bought a pack of nappies at the supermarket.
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The nappy is wet again.
repuesto .
Always keep spare nappies in the bag.
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