tampones
/tampones/from spelling rules
The English word "tampons" is translated into Spanish as tampones.
tampones refers to absorbent plugs inserted into the vagina to soak up menstrual blood.
How do you pronounce it?
/tampones/
Did you know?
- The word tampón can also appear in computing terminology to describe a data buffer used to manage information flow.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, tampones are often called tampax regardless of the brand, using the company name as a generic trademark.
- In some Latin American contexts, people use the phrase estoy en mis días to discreetly refer to the need for tampones without naming the product.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar tampones en la farmacia.I need to buy tampons at the pharmacy.
- ¿Dónde venden los tampones?Where do they sell tampons?
- Ella siempre lleva tampones en su bolso.She always carries tampons in her bag.
Example conversation
María is at the supermarket and asks Daniel for help.
- DanielMaría, ¿te falta algo de la lista?María, are you missing anything from the list?
- MaríaSí, necesito que me traigas tampones.Yes, I need you to bring me tampons.
- Daniel¿Quieres una marca específica?Do you want a specific brand?
- MaríaNo, cualquier tipo de tampones está bien.No, any kind of tampons is fine.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
