el
masculine
/paˈɲwelo/
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Translation
handkerchief, tissue
Word origin
Diminutive of paño ('cloth'), from Latin pannus ('piece of cloth'). The same root gives English 'pane' and 'panel'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- pannus
- English cognates
- pane, panel
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralpañuelos
Examples
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I always carry a handkerchief in my pocket.
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She dried her tears with a tissue.
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The woman was wearing a silk headscarf.
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Could you lend me a handkerchief, please?
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The blue scarf matches her dress.
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