Portuguese Phrase
Usa uma toalha para enxugar o suor.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct suggestion or command telling someone to take a towel and wipe away their sweat. It uses the informal imperative, making it suitable for casual conversation or friendly advice.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re at the gym, on a hot day, after a run, or anytime someone is visibly sweaty and could benefit from a quick wipe‑down.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Usaumatoalhaparaenxugarosuor
Imperative (tu) of usar
"Usa" is the informal singular imperative of the verb "usar", used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Indefinite article "uma"
"uma" agrees in gender and number with the feminine noun "toalha".
Preposition "para" + infinitive
"para" introduces purpose, followed by the infinitive verb "enxugar".
Verb "enxugar"
"enxugar" means to wipe or dry something by rubbing, often used for liquids like sweat.
Definite article "o"
"o" is the masculine singular article that matches the noun "suor".
Noun "suor"
"suor" is a masculine noun meaning "sweat".
🗨In Conversation
Estou todo suado depois da corrida.
I'm all sweaty after the run.
Usa uma toalha para enxugar o suor.
Use a towel to wipe off the sweat.
✕Common Mistakes
Usa uma toalha para enxugar o suores.
"Suor" is singular; the plural "suores" is rarely used in this context.
Usa uma toalha e enxuga o suor.
When giving a command to "you" (informal), the correct form is "Usa" followed by the infinitive "enxugar"; "enxuga" would be a separate imperative.
Usa um toalha para enxugar o suor.
The article must agree with the noun: "uma toalha" (feminine).
↔Alternatives
Use uma toalha para secar o suor.
Use a towel to dry the sweat.
Pegue uma toalha e seque o suor.
Grab a towel and dry the sweat.
Seque o suor com uma toalha.
Dry the sweat with a towel.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil it’s common to bring a small, personal towel to the gym or beach. Using your own towel is considered polite and hygienic; sharing towels in public places is generally discouraged.