espuma
“espuma” means “foam” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
foam
Also: froth, suds
📝 In Action
Me encanta la espuma de este café.
A1I love the froth on this coffee.
Las olas del mar dejaban mucha espuma en la arena.
A2The ocean waves left a lot of foam on the sand.
Lávate las manos hasta que salga espuma.
B1Wash your hands until suds appear.
mousse, foam
Also: styrofoam
📝 In Action
Necesito comprar espuma para el pelo.
A2I need to buy some hair mousse.
Este colchón es de espuma de memoria.
B1This mattress is made of memory foam.
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Quick Quiz: espuma
Question 1 of 2
If you are at a cafe and want a cappuccino with lots of froth, what do you ask for?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'spuma', which has meant foam or froth for thousands of years.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'espuma' the same as 'mousse' in cooking?
Yes! While Spanish sometimes uses the word 'mousse' for the dessert, 'espuma' is the standard Spanish word for any foamy texture in cooking, especially in modern gastronomy.
Can I use 'espuma' for a sponge?
Not exactly. A cleaning sponge is 'esponja', but the material inside a sofa or mattress is often called 'gomaespuma' or simply 'espuma'.