Handkerchief in Spanish
Handkerchief in Spanish is pañuelo (pah-NYEH-loh). It's masculine: el pañuelo.
- Spanish
- el pañuelo
- Say it
- el pah-NYEH-loh
- Gender
- Masculine: el pañuelo
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Questions about pañuelo
How do you say handkerchief in Spanish?
Handkerchief in Spanish is el pañuelo.
How do you pronounce pañuelo?
Say it pah-NYEH-loh. The syllable in capitals is stressed: NYEH. This guide follows Latin American Spanish.
Is pañuelo masculine or feminine in Spanish?
pañuelo is masculine, so it takes el: el pañuelo.
What does pañuelo mean in English?
In English, el pañuelo means handkerchief.
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