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"Spongy" is an adjective which is often translated as "esponjoso", and "fluffy" is an adjective which is also often translated as "esponjoso". Learn more about the difference between "spongy" and "fluffy" below.
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fluffy(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (soft)
a. esponjoso
For Christmas, I always ask for a fluffy sweater.Por Navidad, siempre pido un suéter esponjoso.
Your dog is so fluffy! I just want to squeeze him.¡Tu perro es bien esponjoso! Me dan muchas ganas de apretarlo.
c. mullido (cushion or pillow)
Their bed was covered with fluffy cushions.Tenían la cama cubierta de cojines mullidos.
d. de peluche (toy)
This is the last fluffy rabbit I buy for my dog.Este es el último conejo de peluche que le compro a mi perro.
2. (colloquial) (figurative) (lacking substance)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. superficial
I'm never reading this blog again. The posts are fluffy and written for sensationalist purposes only.No volveré a leer este blog nunca más. Los posts son superficiales y escritos sólo con fines sensacionalistas.
