Spanish word

detergente

Pronunciation

IPA/deteɾˈxente/

Meaning

  • masculine noundetergent

Example

Compra detergente para lavar la ropa.

Buy detergent for washing clothes.

Illustration for detergente (detergent)

More examples

Prefiero detergente líquido para la colada.

I prefer liquid detergent for laundry.

Core concept

Substance that removes stains from fabrics, dishes, and surfaces.

Common phrases

  • detergente para ropa

    laundry detergent

  • detergente líquido

    liquid detergent

  • detergente en polvo

    detergent powder

  • detergente concentrado

    concentrated detergent

Similar words

jabón: Cleans hands and body skin with a gentle formula, commonly in bar or liquid form.
quitamanchas: Treats and lifts stubborn clothing stains with a focused prewash liquid or powder.
desinfectante: Disinfects surfaces by destroying germs and viruses, typically a spray or solution.

Definition in Spanish

Sustancia o mezcla usada para limpiar tejidos, vajillas u otras superficies mediante lavado, eliminando suciedad y manchas.

Word origin

Borrowed from French détergent and ultimately from Latin detergēre meaning 'wipe away', reflecting its stain-removing function.

Usage tips

  • Commercial labels commonly distinguish 'detergente líquido' and 'detergente en polvo', and speakers use those terms to indicate the product form.

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