How to Say "foam" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “foam” is “espuma” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
general bubbles on a liquid
Examples
Me encanta la espuma de este café.
I love the froth on this coffee.
Las olas del mar dejaban mucha espuma en la arena.
The ocean waves left a lot of foam on the sand.
Lávate las manos hasta que salga espuma.
Wash your hands until suds appear.
Gender Check
Even though it ends in 'a', just remember it is feminine: 'la espuma'.
Foam vs. Bubbles
Mistake: “Using 'burbuja' for the white stuff on coffee.”
Correction: Use 'espuma' for the thick white layer and 'burbuja' for single individual bubbles.
Other Meanings of “espuma”
“espuma” can also mean:
- material like foam rubber or padding(B1)
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