napkin
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
3 de 5Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?
Could you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?
The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.
The server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.
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
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
Can you please pass me a napkin to clean this spill?
everydayCould you give me a small square of paper to clean this mess?
The waiter carefully placed a linen napkin on the guest's lap.
formalThe server put a high-quality cloth on the person's legs.
I'll just grab a napkin from the kitchen to wipe my hands.
informalI am going to take a paper wipe from the kitchen.
The design of the biodegradable napkin was discussed in the environmental science lecture.
academicThe creation of eco-friendly wipes was talked about in class.
We need to order more branded napkins for the upcoming corporate gala.
businessWe must buy more napkins with our company logo for the party.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
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
A tissue is generally used for the nose, while a napkin is specifically for eating.
A handkerchief is a personal cloth for blowing the nose, not for use at the dinner table.
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.
Errores comunes
Learners often call it a 'tissue' when they are at a restaurant, but 'napkin' is the correct term for mealtime use.
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.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Middle English word 'nappe' (tablecloth) combined with the suffix '-kin' (little).
Patrones gramaticales
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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