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"Soap" in Spanish: jabón
el jabón
Soap is el jabón (hah-BOHN). It is masculine. Keep the accent on ó. Wash with jabón.
How to pronounce jabón: audio and sound guideBathroom sink
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How to pronounce jabón
Say it
hah-BOHN
/xaˈβon/
Two syllables: hah-BOHN. Stress BOHN. Soft j like English h. Write jabón with an accent.
"Soap" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el jabón | soap Bar soap or soap in general. | Bar soap or soap in general. |
| el jabón de manos | hand soap Soap by the sink. | Soap by the sink. |
| el jabón líquido | liquid soap Pump soap. | Pump soap. |
| jabón para lavar | soap for washing Cleaning clothes or dishes, depending on context. | Cleaning clothes or dishes, depending on context. |
How to use jabón in real life
- 1Bathroom sink
¿Hay jabón en el baño?
Is there soap in the bathroom?
Hay jabón drops the article in this stock question.
- 2Shopping
Compro jabón para las manos.
I'm buying soap for my hands.
Jabón is masculine.
- 3Asking a host
¿Me pasas el jabón, por favor?
Can you pass me the soap, please?
El jabón is a clear request.
Mistakes English speakers make with jabón
Incorrect: La jabón es olorosa.
Correct: El jabón es oloroso.
Jabón is masculine. Say el jabón.
Incorrect: Necesito soap.
Correct: Necesito jabón.
Use jabón, not English soap. Write the accent: jabón.
Good to know
Good to knowJabón is soap. Write the accent: jabón. Jabón de manos is hand soap; detergent for laundry is often detergente, not jabón alone.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Restocking the bathroom
ChatPal
¿Queda jabón en el lavabo?
Is there soap left by the sink?
You
No. Voy a comprar jabón ahora.
No. I'm going to buy soap now.
ChatPal
Traigan también papel.
Bring toilet paper too.
You
Claro.
Sure.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Soap" in Spanish
Is jabón masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el jabón, un jabón nuevo.
Why does jabón have an accent?
Stress falls on BOHN, so write jabón.
How do you pronounce jabón?
hah-BOHN. Soft j like English h.
Is detergente the same as jabón?
Not always. Detergente is often laundry detergent; jabón is soap.
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