napkin

• Sustantivo que designa un trozo pequeño de tela o papel que se usa durante las comidas para limpiarse la boca y las manos o para proteger la ropa.

A noun referring to a small piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and hands, or to protect clothing.

1. Table linenA1formal

   A small piece of cloth or paper used at meals to wipe the mouth and fingers and to protect clothing.

   Servilleta

   • She folded the napkin neatly beside the plate.
   • He wiped his mouth with a paper napkin.
   • The waiter placed a cloth napkin on each guest's lap.

   Sinónimosdinner napkinserviettetable napkin

2. Diaper (British English)B1formalbritish

   A piece of absorbent material worn by babies to catch and contain urine and feces.

   pañal

   • The mother changed the baby's napkin before feeding.
   • Disposable napkins are convenient for traveling with infants.
   • She washed the cloth napkins in hot water.

   Sinónimosdiapernappy