esponjanounfeminine/ɛʃˈpõ.ʒɐ/mediumes·pon·jaPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionA soft and porous material used to absorb liquids.I used a sponge to wash the dishes.The sponge is useful for cleaning surfaces.synspongeabsorbentEtymologyDo latim 'spongia'Related wordsesponjosoesponjinha