toalha
towel
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/to.ˈa.ʎɐ/
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Cultural Note
'Toalha de banho' is a bath towel, 'toalha de rosto' is a face towel, and 'toalha de mesa' is a tablecloth. The expression 'jogar a toalha' (throw in the towel) means to give up, used identically to English. In Brazilian beach culture, a 'canga' is preferred over a regular towel.
📝 Example Sentences
Pega uma toalha limpa para mim.
Get a clean towel for me.
A toalha de banho está no varal.
The bath towel is on the clothesline.
Não esqueça a toalha de mesa.
Don't forget the tablecloth.