panno

cloth

noun PAHN-noh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'pannus', a piece of cloth or rag.

Also means

panel (fabric)

Usage Note

Panno refers to a piece of cloth or fabric, often used for cleaning or wiping: un panno umido (a damp cloth). The plural i panni idiomatically means laundry or one's clothes: fare i panni (to do the laundry), and mettersi nei panni di qualcuno (to put oneself in someone's shoes — literally 'in their clothes').

Examples

"Pulisci il tavolo con un panno umido."

Natural Translation

Clean the table with a damp cloth.

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