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    Jabón (en. Soap)

    /xaˈβon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Substance used for washing and cleaning.
    Hand soap is very effective against germs.
    El jabón para manos es muy efectivo contra gérmenes.
    Product made with oils and fats used for bathing.
    I like to use olive soap for my skin.
    Me gusta usar jabón de oliva para mi piel.
    Cleaning or disinfecting objects or surfaces.
    It is important to use soap when washing dishes.
    Es importante usar jabón al lavar los platos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saponem', which means 'soap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make soap
    To prepare soaps.
    hacer jabón
    To be in a tough spot
    To be in a difficult or uncomfortable situation.
    estar en agua y jabón
    Castile soap
    Pure soap, made with olive oil.
    jabón de castilla

    Related Words

    Detergent
    Chemical substance used for cleaning.
    detergente
    Glycerin
    Component used in soaps to soften the skin.
    glicerina
    Saponification
    Chemical process of creating soaps.
    saponificación

    Slang Meanings

    Low-quality or ineffective soap.
    That detergent is pure soap, doesn't clean anything.
    Ese detergente es puro jabón, no limpia nada.
    Referring to someone who meddles in other people's business (gossiper).
    Don't be a soap, don't meddle in what doesn't concern you.
    No seas jabón, no te metas en lo que no te importa.
    Substance used to deceive or distract.
    That trick was pure soap, nobody believed it.
    Ese truco fue puro jabón, nadie se lo creyó.