Kilo Lingo

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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

.

I always carry a handkerchief in my pocket.

.

She dried her tears with a tissue.

.

The woman was wearing a silk headscarf.

¿ , ?

Could you lend me a handkerchief, please?

.

The blue scarf matches her dress.

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This word is part of lesson 60.