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    Esponja (en. Sponge)

    /esˈpon.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Spongy body that absorbs liquids.
    The kitchen sponge is full of soap.
    La esponja de cocina está llena de jabón.
    Marine animal that has a porous body.
    Sea sponges are essential for the ecosystem.
    Las esponjas marinas son esenciales para el ecosistema.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'spongia', which comes from the Greek 'spongia'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bath sponge
    Sponge used for washing the body.
    esponja de baño
    to become fluffy
    To increase its volume or size by absorbing water.
    esponjarse
    to be like a sponge
    To learn or absorb information easily.
    ser como una esponja

    Related Words

    absorption
    Process of taking in liquids or nutrients.
    absorción
    porosity
    Property of a material that allows absorption.
    porosidad
    cleanliness
    Action of removing dirt or impurities.
    limpieza

    Slang Meanings

    Person who absorbs knowledge or information quickly.
    He is an incredible student, a real sponge!
    Es un estudiante increíble, ¡una verdadera esponja!
    Someone who depends financially on others.
    I don’t want to be a sponge, I have to work on my own.
    No quiero ser una esponja, tengo que trabajar por mi cuenta.