Espumarajos (en. Foaming at the mouth)

/es.pu.maˈɾaxos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Foam bubbles that form on the surface of the water, like those left by the waves.
The espumarajos from the sea faded with the breeze.
Los espumarajos del mar se desvanecían con la brisa.
Foam or bubbles generated in a liquid when shaken.
After beating the mixture, espumarajos began to appear.
Después de batir la mezcla, empezaron a aparecer espumarajos.

Etymology

It comes from the noun 'espuma' with the diminutive suffix '-ajos', indicating small formations of foam.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make espumarajos
To produce bubbles or foam in a liquid.
hacer espumarajos
espumarajos on the beach
Referring to the foam left by the waves on the sand.
espumarajos en la playa

Related Words

foam
A light and airy substance that forms on the surface of liquids.
espuma
bubbles
Small air spheres within a liquid.
burbujas

Slang Meanings

Beer or drink foam
When you pour a beer, there are always espumarajos that form in the glass.
Cuando sirves una cerveza, siempre hay espumarajos que se forman en el vaso.