el mantel
-the tablecloth
See the entry for mantel.

mantel

el mantel(
mahn
-
tehl
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. tablecloth
Compré unos manteles de tela a cuadros rojos y blancos para las mesas del café.I bought some red and white gingham tablecloths for the tables at the café.
Yo puse el mantel en la mesa y mi hermana colocó los cubiertos.I put the tablecloth on the table and my sister laid out the silverware.
a. altar cloth
El cura puso dos cirios encima del mantel de seda.The priest placed two candles on top of the silk altar cloth.
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