How to Say "sponge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sponge” is “esponja” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
cleaning tool or bath accessory
Examples
Necesito una esponja nueva para lavar los platos.
I need a new sponge to wash the dishes.
Las esponjas de mar son animales muy simples.
Sea sponges are very simple animals.
Usa la esponja suave para no rayar la pintura.
Use the soft sponge so you don't scratch the paint.
Feminine Noun
This word is feminine, so always use 'la' or 'una'. To make it plural, just add an 's': 'las esponjas'.
The 'h' sound
Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'j' like a soft English 'h'.”
Correction: In Spanish, the 'j' in 'esponja' is stronger and raspier, like you are clearing your throat slightly.
Other Meanings of “esponja”
“esponja” can also mean:
- describing a quick learner(B1, informal)
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