salvamanteles

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Spanish

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of salva (to save) +‎ manteles (tablecloths).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /salbamanˈteles/ [sal.β̞a.mãn̪ˈt̪e.les]
  • Rhymes: -eles
  • Syllabification: sal‧va‧man‧te‧les

Noun

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salvamanteles m (plural salvamanteles)

  1. trivet (used to support hot dishes and protect a surface)
    Synonyms: (Mexico, Central America, Colombia) portacalient, (South America) posaollas, posa olla
  2. coaster
  3. place mat
    Synonym: individual

Further reading

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