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“absorbent” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aβsoɾˈβente/

Example

Esta toalla absorbente seca bien las manos.

This absorbent towel dries hands well.

Illustration for absorbente (absorbent)

How to say “absorbent” in Spanish

“Absorbent” in Spanish is absorbente.

Sponge soaking up water.

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

Example sentences with absorbente

La esponja absorbente limpia los derrames rápidamente.

The absorbent sponge cleans up spills quickly.

Tips for using absorbente

  • The adjective normally follows the noun and agrees in gender and number, for example una camiseta absorbente and unos pañales absorbentes.

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