bagnoschiuma
/baɲ.ɲosˈkju.ma/
The Italian word for bubble bath is bagnoschiuma.
If you are referring to general soap, the word is sapone.
Meaning: bath in which an additive is poured into the water to create bubbles (noun)
Which one should you use?
The phrase Bagnetto con schiuma is used specifically to describe a bath with foam for babies or young children.
How does it change in a sentence?
bagnoschiuma is an invariable noun, which means it does not change its form when used in the plural.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /baɲ.ɲosˈkju.ma/.
Did you know?
- The root of schiuma is related to the word scum, though in Italian it carries a positive or neutral connotation of 'foam' rather than something dirty.
- In Italy, the term fare il bagno is used both for taking a bath at home and for swimming in the sea.
- The word schiuma can also refer to the 'froth' on top of a freshly poured espresso or a beer.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are in the bathroom checking supplies.
- AlessandroC'è ancora del bagnoschiuma?Is there any bubble bath left?
- MartinaNo, è finito tutto.No, it is all finished.
- AlessandroDevo andare a comprarne uno nuovo.I need to go buy a new one.
- MartinaPrendine uno profumato, per favore.Get a scented one, please.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bagnoschiuma, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
