Linen in spanish
pronunciation: linoʊ part of speech: noun
linen1 = tela de sábana.
Example: He recommended me to carry a small piece of brimstone sewed up in a piece of very thin linen to bed with me, and if I felt any symptom of cramp to hold it in my hand.more:
» air + Posesivo + dirty linen (in public) = sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público, sacar los trapos sucios.
Example: The library's overall image is enhanced more by a tactful handling of an in-house problem without airing the dirty linen in public.» bed linen = ropa blanca de cama.
Example: They are manufacturers and exporters of table linen, bed linen, cushion covers, mattress protectors, counterpanes, and pillow cases.» linen bag = bolso de tela, bolsa de tela.
Example: Put the bread into a linen bag so the crust stays dry, then in an air-tight enclosure so it doesn't dry out.» linen basket = cesto de la ropa sucia, cesta de la ropa sucia.
Example: Given the small size of most bathrooms items like the linen basket or a bin can dramatically reduce the size of your space.» linen closet = armario de la ropa blanca. [Usado en inglés americano]
Example: Most linen closets are typically located in or near bathrooms and/or bedrooms.» linen cupboard = armario de la ropa blanca. [Usado en el inglés británico]
Example: The bursting linen cupboard is characteristic of the late 19th century, since people used their linen to decorate interiors.» linen hamper = cesta de la ropa sucia, cesto de la ropa sucia.
Example: After use, the towels are dropped in the linen hampers which are in thelocker rooms, and in other locations throughout the gym.
» table linen = mantelería.
Example: They are manufacturers and exporters of table linen, bed linen, cushion covers, mattress protectors, counterpanes, and pillow cases.» wash + Posesivo + dirty linen (in front of others) = sacar a relucir los trapos sucios delante de otros, sacar los trapos sucios.
Example: 'I've always felt that professionals should stick together and not wash their dirty linen in front of others -- particularly strangers'.» wash + Posesivo + dirty linen (in public) = sacar a relucir los trapos sucios en público, sacar los trapos sucios.
Example: Nevertheless, after some initial nasty exchanges in their meetings, agreed not to wash their linen in public and to live in peace with each other.linen2 = lino, hilo.
Example: The raw material of white paper was undyed linen -- or in very early days hempen -- rags, which the paper-maker bought in bulk, sorted and washed, and then put by in a damp heap for four or five days to rot.