A slang term used in Chile, 'toalla Nova' refers to a person who absorbs or takes in everything, like a sponge or a 'Nova towel', a popular brand of kitchen paper towels in the country. It is usually used to describe someone who is very impressionable or easily influenced.
Examples
- Spanish: Siempre crees todo lo que te dicen, eres una verdadera toalla Nova.
- English: You always believe everything you're told, you're a real Nova towel.