What is the Spanish word for "porous"?

Learn how to say "porous" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

porous

Spanish

poroso

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Examples of how to use "porous" in Spanish

English
This terracotta pot is very porous.
Spanish
Esta maceta de terracota es muy porosa.
English
The porous sponge quickly absorbed the water.
Spanish
La esponja porosa absorbió rápidamente el agua.
English
She examined the porous rock with a magnifying glass.
Spanish
Ella examinó la roca porosa con una lupa.
English
Porous soil drains water better than clay.
Spanish
El suelo poroso drena el agua mejor que la arcilla.
English
His porous jacket soaked up the morning rain.
Spanish
Su chaqueta porosa absorbió la lluvia de la mañana.

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