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esponjoso

[ɛʃpõˈʒozu]
adjectivemasculinepl: esponjosos
spongy
1. Having the texture or characteristics of a sponge; porous and absorbent
The spongy material absorbed the liquid quickly.
O material esponjoso absorveu o líquido rapidamente.
2. Soft and compressible; easily squeezed or compressed
The bread had a spongy crumb structure.
O pão tinha uma estrutura de migalha esponjosa.
3. In anatomy, relating to spongy bone or tissue
The spongy bone contains bone marrow.
O osso esponjoso contém medula óssea.
Synonyms
porosoabsorventemaciofofoaveludado
Antonyms
compactosólidodurodenso

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
esponjoso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
esponjoso
Standard usage; also commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

tecido esponjoso - spongy tissue
bolo esponjoso - sponge cake
osso esponjoso - spongy bone
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