How to Say "shampoo" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “shampoo” is “champú” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesito comprar champú para cabello seco.
I need to buy shampoo for dry hair.
El champú de este hotel huele muy bien.
The shampoo in this hotel smells very good.
Si te entra champú en los ojos, lávalos con mucha agua.
If you get shampoo in your eyes, wash them with plenty of water.
The Accent Matters
In Spanish, this word has a written accent on the 'ú'. This tells you to put the stress on the final syllable: cham-POO.
Gender Memory Aid
Even though it ends in 'u', it is a masculine word. Just remember: 'El champú' (the shampoo).
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “champu”
Correction: champú (The written accent is mandatory in Spanish spelling).
Incorrect Gender
Mistake: “la champú”
Correction: el champú (It is a masculine noun).
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