hisopo means swab — a common term in Funny Words. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: April 10, 2026
hisopo
noun • /[i-SO-po]/
swab
Example:
El médico usó un hisopo para la prueba.
The doctor used a swab for the test.
🧠 What does hisopo mean?
The Spanish word 'hisopo' refers to a small stick with a soft tip, typically made of cotton, used for cleaning, applying medication, or collecting samples. It is the direct equivalent of the English word 'swab'. While the word itself is neutral, its pronunciation can sometimes amuse English speakers due to the 'h' being silent and the distinctive 'sopo' sound.
📚 Extra examples
- El médico utilizó un hisopo para tomar una muestra de garganta.
The doctor used a swab to take a throat sample. - Se necesita un hisopo con alcohol para limpiar la herida.
A swab with alcohol is needed to clean the wound. - Guardó el hisopo en el pequeño estuche después de usarlo.
He kept the swab in the small case after using it.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'hisopo' is believed to derive from the Latin word 'hyssopus', which referred to a type of plant historically used for purification and in religious rituals, often with a bundle of twigs or herbs for sprinkling liquid.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "hisopo"
Synonyms: cotonete, bastoncillo de algodón
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