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handkerchief in Spanish

handkerchief in Spanish is pañuelo, mocador, moquero — handkerchief means a small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.

handkerchief in Spanish

pañuelo
noun
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
mocador
noun
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.
moquero
noun
A piece of cloth, usually square and often fine and elegant, carried for wiping the face, eyes, nose or hands.

What does "handkerchief" mean?

  1. noun A small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.
    "He offered her a clean handkerchief when she started crying."
  2. noun A similar piece of cloth worn around the neck.
    "He tied a red handkerchief around his neck before the ride."
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handkerchief in a sentence

  • He offered her a clean handkerchief when she started crying.
  • Her grandmother still irons her cotton handkerchiefs.
  • He tied a red handkerchief around his neck before the ride.

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What is "handkerchief" in Spanish?

"handkerchief" in Spanish is pañuelo, mocador, moquero. handkerchief means: A small square of cloth carried for wiping the nose, face, or hands.

How do you use "handkerchief" in a sentence?

Example: "He offered her a clean handkerchief when she started crying." In Spanish, "handkerchief" is pañuelo, mocador, moquero.

Are there other ways to say "handkerchief" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "handkerchief": pañuelo, mocador, moquero.

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