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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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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