Spanish word

tisú

Pronunciation

IPA/tiˈsu/

Meaning

  • masculine nountissue

Example

Necesito un tisú.

I need a tissue.

Illustration for tisú (tissue)

More examples

Compré una caja de tisú en el supermercado.

I bought a box of tissues at the supermarket.

Core concept

Single soft disposable paper sheet for wiping the nose or eyes.

Common phrases

  • una caja de tisú

    a box of tissues

  • un paquete de tisú

    a pack of tissues

  • paquete de bolsillo de tisú

    a pocket pack of tissues

Similar words

pañuelo de papel: Disposable paper handkerchief used to blow the nose or wipe the face; polite phrasing.
pañuelo: Small cloth or paper handkerchief carried to wipe the nose, sweat, or face.
Kleenex: Brand name for disposable facial tissues often used to refer to the product generically.
servilleta: Small paper or cloth napkin used at meals to wipe the mouth or hands.

Definition in Spanish

Hoja de papel suave y desechable utilizada para sonarse la nariz, secar lágrimas o limpiar pequeñas manchas en el rostro.

Word origin

The Spanish tisú is borrowed via French tissu (and English tissue) from tisser 'to weave', originally naming thin woven fabric and later applied to thin disposable paper handkerchiefs.

Usage tips

  • In casual situations speakers commonly say '¿Me pasas un tisú?' while a polite request uses '¿Podrías pasarme un pañuelo de papel?'

Other meanings

  • facial tissuenoun
  • paper handkerchiefnoun

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