sponge

US /spʌndʒ/
UK /spʌndʒ/
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esponja

a piece of a soft, light, porous substance, typically cellulose or a synthetic polymer, that is absorbent and used for washing and cleaning.

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Please wipe the counter with a damp sponge.
Por favor, limpia el mostrador con una esponja húmeda.
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She used a natural sea sponge for bathing.
Ella usó una esponja marina natural para bañarse.
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2.

parásito, gorrista

a person who lives off other people by continually asking for money or food without offering anything in return.

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He's a real sponge, always asking for money.
Es un verdadero parásito, siempre pidiendo dinero.
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Don't be a sponge; try to earn your own living.
No seas un parásito; intenta ganarte la vida por ti mismo.
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parasitefreeloaderscroungercadgerleech
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absorber

to absorb (liquid or information) with a sponge or spongelike action.

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The cloth will sponge up the spilled water.
El paño absorberá el agua derramada.
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He's good at sponging up new information quickly.
Es bueno para absorber nueva información rápidamente.
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gorrear, parasitar

to live off other people by continually asking for money or food without offering anything in return.

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He's always sponging off his parents.
Siempre está gorreando a sus padres.
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Don't let him sponge off you.
No dejes que te gorree.
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freeloadscroungecadgeleech
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