Spanish Conversation · Level 54
75 words
Spanish word
pañal
Pronunciation
IPA/paˈɲal/
Meaning
- masculine noundiaper
Example
Tengo que cambiar el pañal del bebé.
I have to change the baby's diaper.
More examples
El pañal desechable es más práctico para viajar.
The disposable diaper is more practical for traveling.
Core concept
Absorbent garment placed on a baby to collect urine and feces.
Common phrases
cambiar el pañal
change the diaper
poner el pañal
put on the diaper
pañal desechable
disposable diaper
Similar words
pañal desechable: Single-use disposable diaper made to be thrown away after soiling.
pañal de tela: Washable cloth diaper reused after laundering between uses.
cambiador: Flat pad or small table used to support a baby while changing diapers.
Definition in Spanish
Material absorbente que se coloca al bebé para captar y retener su orina y sus heces.
Word origin
From Spanish paño 'cloth' plus suffix -al, with paño from Latin pannus 'cloth', reflecting that the item was originally a cloth nappy.
Usage tips
- 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.
Related words
- pañalerodiaper-relatedadjective
- pañaleradiaper bagnoun