Meaning
sheet, cloth, towel
- a large piece of fabric used for covering, drying, or shading
- a beach towel or bath sheet (especially as 'telo mare' or 'telo da bagno')
In a sentence
Ho steso il telo mare sulla sabbia calda.
I spread the beach towel on the warm sand.
Abbiamo coperto i mobili con un grande telo protettivo.
We covered the furniture with a large protective sheet.
Non dimenticare di portare un telo pulito per la piscina.
Don't forget to bring a clean towel for the pool.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| telo | masculine · singular |
| teli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'telo mare' for beach towel; everyday bathroom towels are usually called 'asciugamani'.