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How do you say "tablecloth" in Spanish?
mantel
In Spanish, "tablecloth" is mantel.
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Pronunciation
mahn-TEL. Two syllables, stress on the second.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Plural: manteles. Used to cover dining tables.
Example sentence
El mantel es blanco.
The tablecloth is white.
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How to remember mantel
Mantel sounds like 'mantle', both referring to something that covers or drapes.
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Questions about mantel
How do you say "tablecloth" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "tablecloth" is mantel. It is a noun.
How is mantel written in Spanish?
mantel is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is mantel used in a sentence?
Use mantel as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: El mantel es blanco. (The tablecloth is white.).
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