cloths

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nounpl: cloths
panos, tecidos, roupas
1. Plural of cloth; pieces of fabric or material used for various purposes
She bought several cloths to clean the kitchen.
Ela comprou vários panos para limpar a cozinha.
2. Pieces of woven material used as clothing or for other purposes
The merchant sold fine cloths imported from Europe.
O comerciante vendia finos tecidos importados da Europa.
3. Fabrics or materials in general
These cloths are perfect for making curtains.
Esses tecidos são perfeitos para fazer cortinas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'panos' is commonly used for household cleaning cloths and dishcloths, while 'tecidos' is preferred in fashion, manufacturing, and formal contexts. The word reflects both everyday household items and textile industry terminology.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fabricsmaterialstextilespieces of fabricrags

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
panos
Most common term for cleaning cloths or general fabric pieces
General Brazilian
tecidos
Preferred when referring to cloth as material for sewing or manufacturing
São Paulo
panos
Standard usage in commercial and domestic contexts
Portugal
panos, tecidos
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese, though 'tecidos' more formal

Related Words

clothfabrictextilematerialgarmentweave

Related Idioms & Phrases

cut from the same cloth - pessoas muito parecidas
wipe the cloth - virar a página
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