English–Spanish

“diaper” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/paˈɲal/

Example

Tengo que cambiar el pañal del bebé.

I have to change the baby's diaper.

Illustration for pañal (diaper)

How to say “diaper” in Spanish

“Diaper” in Spanish is pañal.

Absorbent garment placed on a baby to collect urine and feces.

Full entry for pañal: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pañal

El pañal desechable es más práctico para viajar.

The disposable diaper is more practical for traveling.

Tips for using pañal

  • Common phrases are cambiar el pañal and poner or quitar el pañal, and speakers often add desechable or de tela to specify disposable or cloth.

“diaper” in other languages