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"Jabón" is a noun which is often translated as "soap", and "champú" is a noun which is often translated as "shampoo". Learn more about the difference between "jabón" and "champú" below.
el jabón(
hah
-
bohn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. soap
Lavarse las manos con agua y jabón sigue siendo lo mejor para evitar infecciones.Washing your hands with water and soap is still the best way to avoid infections.
2. (colloquial) (fear) (Caribbean) (Mexico) (Southern Cone)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Regionalism used in the Caribbean: Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. fright
Ver la sangre en el suelo le pegó jabón.The sight of blood on the floor gave her a fright.
el champú(
chahm
-
poo
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (cosmetics)
a. shampoo
Me cayó champú en los ojos cuando me lavé la cabeza esta mañana.I got shampoo in my eyes when I washed my hair this morning.
