Espuma (en. Foam)

/esˈpuma/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Masses of bubbles that form on the surface of liquids.
Sea foam forms when the waves break.
La espuma del mar se forma al romperse las olas.
Substance used in products such as soaps and cosmetics.
Soap produces a lot of foam when rubbed.
El jabón produce mucha espuma cuando se frota.
Visual and sound effect of bubbles in an agitated liquid.
Beer has foam that forms when served.
La cerveza tiene una espuma que se forma al servirla.

Etymology

From the Latin 'spūma', which means 'foam'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shaving foam
Cream or gel product used to soften the skin before shaving.
espuma de afeitar
sea foam
The bubbles that form on the surface of the ocean due to the movement of the waves.
espuma del mar
chocolate foam
Light dessert made of chocolate, gelatin, and air.
espuma de chocolate

Related Words

mousse
Dessert or dish made with air and is usually creamy.
mousse
soap
Solid or liquid substance obtained by the saponification of fats, used for cleaning.
jabón
bubble
Sphere of air or gas contained in a liquid.
burbuja

Slang Meanings

Shamelessness or lack of respect in a situation.
He had to leave the party because of the foam he made.
Se tuvo que ir de la fiesta por la espuma que hizo.
Crushed drugs or substances that induce an altered state.
That party was full of foam and craziness.
Esa fiesta estaba llena de espuma y locura.