How to Say "soaking up" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “soaking up” is “absorción” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
physical process
Examples
La esponja tiene una gran capacidad de absorción.
The sponge has a great capacity for absorption.
La absorción de la vitamina C es mejor con comida.
The absorption of vitamin C is better with food.
Anunciaron la absorción de la pequeña empresa por el banco.
They announced the takeover of the small company by the bank.
Always Feminine
Words ending in -ción are almost always feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' (e.g., 'la absorción').
The 'de' Connection
To say what is being soaked up, always use the word 'de' after absorción (e.g., 'absorción de agua').
Spelling Alert
Mistake: “La asorción del agua.”
Correction: La absorción del agua.
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