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“absorb” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aβsoɾˈβeɾ/

Example

La esponja absorbe el agua.

The sponge absorbs the water.

Illustration for absorber (absorb)

How to say “absorb” in Spanish

“Absorb” in Spanish is absorber.

Cloth soaking up spilled coffee.

Full entry for absorber: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with absorber

Necesito absorber la información antes de la reunión.

I need to absorb the information before the meeting.

Tips for using absorber

  • When used with costs or responsibilities, absorber commonly means 'to cover' or 'to take on', so La empresa absorbe los gastos means the company pays them.

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