champú
/t͡ʃamˈpu/masculine
The English word 'shampoo' is translated into Spanish as champú. If unsure, use champú. It is also spelled shampú.
Meaning: product for washing the hair or other fibres (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| champú | /t͡ʃamˈpu/ /ʃamˈpu/ |
masculine |
| shampú | /ʃamˈpu/ /samˈpu/ |
masculine, alternative form |
The word refers to a product used for washing hair or other fibres.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so it is preceded by the masculine article el (e.g., el champú).
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃamˈpu/
Did you know?
- If you were to follow the word's original Hindi roots literally, you would be talking about a 'massage'. The word comes from the imperative to 'press' or 'knead', which is how hair was originally cleaned.
- While champú is the standard word, some traditional Spanish speakers might use the phrase jabón para el pelo which literally means 'soap for the hair'.
- In some Latin American countries, you will see the spelling shampú used on product labels, though champú is the standard form in Spain.
Examples in context
- ¿Qué tipo de champú usas?What kind of shampoo do you use?This sentence is useful for asking about the kind of champú someone uses.Tatoeba #6672426 by UsuarioX, translation #4671700 by ghostbane
- Compré champú y dentífrico.I bought shampoo and toothpaste.This sentence is useful for stating that you bought champú and toothpaste.Tatoeba #6569843 by arh, translation #6569111 by CK
- Tom lava su cabello sin usar champú.Tom washes his hair without using shampoo.This sentence is useful for describing someone washing hair without using champú.Tatoeba #5433166 by Omnivoro, translation #5432694 by CK
- Necesito comprar champú.I need to buy shampoo.
- ¿Qué marca de champú utilizas?What brand of shampoo do you use?
- ¿Puedes recomendarme un buen champú para cabello seco?Can you recommend a good shampoo for dry hair?
- 15 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are in the supermarket aisle.
- Mateo¿Necesitas comprar champú?Do you need to buy shampoo?
- ElenaSí, necesito un champú con aroma a coco.Yes, I need a coconut-scented shampoo.
- MateoMira, este champú es muy bueno.Look, this shampoo is very good.
- ElenaGracias, lo voy a llevar.Thanks, I'm going to take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “shampoo” translations and entries champú, shampú, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries champú, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
