la
feminine
/toˈa.ʝa/
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Translation
towel
Word origin
From a Germanic source, Frankish thwahlja ('towel'), from a verb meaning 'to wash', reaching Spanish through Old French and Old Occitan. English 'towel' comes from the same Germanic root.
- Origin
- Frankish
- Root
- thwahlja
- English cognates
- towel
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluraltoallas
Examples
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I need a clean towel for the bathroom.
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I take my towel to the beach.
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The white towel is wet.
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I bought new towels for the house.
Dame , .
Pass me that towel, please.
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