towel
A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.
Ejemplos
3 de 5I need a dry towel after my shower.
I need a dry towel after my shower.
The hotel provides complimentary towels for all guests at the poolside.
The hotel provides complimentary towels for all guests at the poolside.
Hey, can you grab me a towel? I’m soaking wet!
Hey, can you grab me a towel? I’m soaking wet!
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'TOWel' as something you use to 'TOW' (pull) the water off your body.
Quiz rápido
Don't forget to pack a ______ for the beach so you can dry off after swimming.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: towel
Ejemplos
I need a dry towel after my shower.
everydayI need a dry towel after my shower.
The hotel provides complimentary towels for all guests at the poolside.
formalThe hotel provides complimentary towels for all guests at the poolside.
Hey, can you grab me a towel? I’m soaking wet!
informalHey, can you grab me a towel? I’m soaking wet!
The study measured the absorbency rates of different towel materials.
academicThe study measured the absorbency rates of different towel materials.
The gym needs to order a new shipment of branded towels for the spa area.
businessThe gym needs to order a new shipment of branded towels for the spa area.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
throw in the towel
to give up or admit defeat
towel off
to dry oneself with a towel
paper towel
disposable absorbent paper used in the kitchen
Se confunde a menudo con
A tower is a tall building or structure, while a towel is a cloth used for drying.
A bowl is a round container for food, whereas a towel is a piece of fabric.
Notas de uso
Use the verb 'to towel' or the phrasal verb 'to towel off' to describe the action of drying someone or something.
Errores comunes
Learners often misspell the word as 'towal' or confuse the pronunciation with 'tower', which has a sharp 'r' sound at the end.
Truco para recordar
Think of a 'TOWel' as something you use to 'TOW' (pull) the water off your body.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the Old French word 'toaille', which comes from a Germanic root meaning to wash or wipe.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
In many Western hotels, placing your towel on the floor is a signal that you want it to be laundered, while hanging it up means you will reuse it.
Quiz rápido
Don't forget to pack a ______ for the beach so you can dry off after swimming.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: towel
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