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Puerto Rican Spanish
Absorbente
Used when ordering a drink at a restaurant or café.
Literal Meaning
A device used to draw a liquid into the mouth by sucking through a narrow tube
Actual Meaning
Puerto Rican term for straw
Examples in Context

¿Tienes una absorbente para la limonada?

El jugo sabe mejor con una absorbente de colores.

Siempre me llevo mi absorbente cuando voy a la playa.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This term may not be widely understood outside of Puerto Rico, so use 'straw' if speaking with someone from another region.
  • 2When ordering drinks at a restaurant or party, it's common to ask for an 'absorbente' to enjoy your beverage more comfortably.
  • 3In Puerto Rico, 'absorbente' commonly refers to a straw used for drinking beverages, especially in casual settings.
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