jabón
/xaˈbon/masculine
The Spanish word for soap is jabón. If unsure, use jabón. Wiktionary also lists sopín.
Meaning: substance (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| jabón | /xaˈbon/ /ʃaˈbon/ |
masculine |
| sopín | /soˈpin/ | Louisiana, masculine |
Jabón is a masculine noun used to refer to the substance used for washing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Louisiana, the dialect uses sopín to mean soap. In Mexico, the specific expression jabón de lavar is used to refer to soap intended for laundry purposes. In Argentina, jabón líquido is the term used to define liquid soap.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the action of applying soap to something or someone, use the verb enjabonar. If the subject is applying soap to their own body, use the reflexive form enjabonarse.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaˈbon/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish speaking countries, the phrase dar jabón is used idiomatically to mean giving someone a harsh scolding or a lecture.
- The verb enjabonar can be used figuratively in some regions to mean 'to deceive' or 'to flatter someone' to get what you want.
- In some Caribbean dialects, the word jabón can be used slangily to describe something that is very slippery or a person who is elusive.
Examples in context
- Se nos acabó el jabón.We're out of soap.This sentence shows how to say you have run out of jabón.Tatoeba #9969876 by Shishir, translation #6927547 by Eccles17
- Tom se enjuagó el jabón.Tom rinsed off the soap.This sentence illustrates the action of rinsing off jabón.Tatoeba #1169669 by marcelostockle, translation #1164265 by CK
- Necesito un poco de jabón.I need some soap.This sentence is a simple way to express a need for some jabón.Tatoeba #1289502 by marcelostockle, translation #272215 by CK
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Example conversation
In the bathroom at home.
- Javier¿Dónde está el jabón?Where is the soap?
- ElenaEstá junto al lavabo.It is next to the sink.
- JavierGracias, Elena.Thanks, Elena.
- ElenaDe nada, Javier.You're welcome, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “soap” translations and entries jabón, sopín, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
