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esponja — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • sponge noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.

Senses

esponja is used for these senses in English:

  • scouring pad A pad, having a soft, sponge-like side and a more abrasive side, used to wash up.

sponge — full definition

  1. noun A simple sea creature with a soft, porous skeleton, or the absorbent material made from it (or a synthetic equivalent) used for washing.
  2. noun A light, airy cake.
  3. noun A person who lives off other people's generosity without giving anything back.
  4. verb To live off, or take advantage of, someone else's money or kindness.

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