absorción
“absorción” means “absorption” in Spanish (soaking up liquid or energy).
absorption
Also: soaking up, takeover
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La esponja tiene una gran capacidad de absorción.
B1The sponge has a great capacity for absorption.
La absorción de la vitamina C es mejor con comida.
B1The absorption of vitamin C is better with food.
Anunciaron la absorción de la pequeña empresa por el banco.
B2They announced the takeover of the small company by the bank.
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From the Latin 'absorptio', which comes from 'absorbere' (to swallow up). It shares the same roots as the English word 'absorption'.
First recorded: 15th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'absorción' only refer to liquids?
No, it can refer to liquids, gases, light, heat, energy, and even the way a company takes over another one.
Why is there an accent on the 'o'?
In Spanish, words ending in -ción always have an accent on the 'o' because the stress naturally falls on that last syllable.
Is 'absorción' used differently than 'absorption' in English?
They are very similar! They are 'cognates,' meaning they look alike and mean the same thing in both languages.