El mantel
Example: El mantel blanco cubre la mesa del comedor hoy.
Definition
"El mantel" refers to a tablecloth, a piece of fabric used to cover and protect a dining table, often enhancing its appearance. It can be decorative or functional, typically placed during meals or special occasions, such as in the phrase 'El mantel blanco cubre la mesa del comedor hoy.'
Etymology
The word "el mantel" comes from the Old French 'mantel,' meaning a cloak or covering, which itself derives from the Latin 'mantellum.' Over time, its meaning shifted in Spanish to specifically denote a cloth used to cover tables, maintaining the core idea of a protective covering.
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"El mantel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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