Esponjas (en. Sponges)

/esˈpoŋ.xas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Organic or artificial bodies with pores that absorb water or other liquids.

I used a sponge to clean the spill on the floor.

Usé una esponja para limpiar el derrame en el suelo.

Marine animal of the phylum Porifera that lives in water, generally in a fixed form.

Sea sponges are essential for the underwater ecosystem.

Las esponjas marinas son esenciales para el ecosistema submarino.

From the Latin 'spongia'.

leave no stone unturned

To make a complete effort to find something, similar to a sponge absorbing everything.

no dejar piedra sin mover

to be like a sponge

To be attentive and ready to learn.

estar como esponja

absorbent

Having the capacity to absorb.

absorbente

cleaning

The action of cleaning or making something clean.

limpieza

porosity

Quality of having pores.

porosidad

A person who absorbs information quickly.

That girl is a sponge; she learns everything they teach her.

Esa chica es una esponja, aprende todo lo que le enseñan.

Someone who is easily swayed by the opinions of others.

She's a social sponge; she always adopts her friends' opinions.

Es una esponja social; siempre adopta las opiniones de sus amigos.