English–Spanish

“tablecloth” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/manˈtel/

Example

¿Dónde está el mantel?

Where is the tablecloth?

Illustration for mantel (tablecloth)

How to say “tablecloth” in Spanish

“Tablecloth” in Spanish is mantel.

Decorative fabric covering a table during meals or gatherings.

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

Example sentences with mantel

Voy a poner el mantel para la cena.

I'm going to lay the tablecloth for dinner.

Tips for using mantel

  • A common false friend is English mantel, which denotes a fireplace shelf, while Spanish speakers call that shelf repisa or la repisa de la chimenea.

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