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napkin

/ˈnæpkɪn/

A square piece of cloth or paper used while eating to protect clothes and wipe the mouth or fingers. It is typically placed on the lap or on the table next to the plate.

Ejemplos

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1

Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?

Could you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?

2

The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.

The server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.

3

I'll just grab a napkin from the kitchen to wipe my hands.

I am going to take a paper wipe from the kitchen.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
napkin
Relacionado
serviette
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Truco para recordar

Think of NAP-kin: you use it when food might fall on your LAP while you are taking a 'nap' (rest) from eating.

Quiz rápido

Please use a ______ to wipe your mouth after you finish your soup.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: napkin

Ejemplos

1

Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?

everyday

Could you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?

2

The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.

formal

The server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.

3

I'll just grab a napkin from the kitchen to wipe my hands.

informal

I am going to take a paper wipe from the kitchen.

4

The design of the biodegradable napkin was discussed in the environmental science lecture.

academic

The creation of eco-friendly wipes was talked about in class.

5

We need to order more branded napkins for the upcoming corporate gala.

business

We must buy more napkins with our company logo for the party.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
napkin
Relacionado
serviette

Colocaciones comunes

cloth napkin A napkin made of fabric used in formal settings.
paper napkin A disposable napkin made of paper.
cocktail napkin A small napkin used when serving drinks.
napkin ring A decorative circle used to hold a folded cloth napkin.
dinner napkin A large napkin intended for use during a full meal.

Frases Comunes

on the back of a napkin

A phrase describing a quick, informal sketch or plan.

sanitary napkin

An absorbent pad worn by women during menstruation.

fold a napkin

To bend the cloth into a decorative shape for the table.

Se confunde a menudo con

napkin vs tissue

A tissue is generally used for the nose, while a napkin is specifically for eating.

napkin vs handkerchief

A handkerchief is a personal cloth for blowing the nose, not for use at the dinner table.

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Notas de uso

In American English, 'napkin' is the standard term for both paper and cloth versions. In British English, 'serviette' is often used for paper ones, while 'napkin' is considered more formal or used for cloth.

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Errores comunes

Learners often call it a 'tissue' when they are at a restaurant, but 'napkin' is the correct term for mealtime use.

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Truco para recordar

Think of NAP-kin: you use it when food might fall on your LAP while you are taking a 'nap' (rest) from eating.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English word 'nappe' (tablecloth) combined with the suffix '-kin' (little).

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one napkin, two napkins Commonly follows the verbs 'use', 'pass', or 'fold'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, it is considered polite to place your napkin on your lap immediately upon sitting down at a dining table.

Quiz rápido

Please use a ______ to wipe your mouth after you finish your soup.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: napkin

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