Meaning
foam; froth; soda
- froth or foam on liquids or sea waves
- a traditional Italian sparkling soft drink, often flavored with citrus or spices
- cosmetic mousse, such as shaving foam or hair styling mousse
In a sentence
Al bar del paese i nonni ordinavano sempre un bicchiere di spuma.
At the village café, the grandparents always ordered a glass of soda.
La barca lasciava una scia bianca di spuma sulla superficie del lago.
The boat left a white trail of foam on the surface of the lake.
Non applicare troppa spuma sui capelli prima di asciugarli.
Don't apply too much mousse to your hair before drying it.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spuma | feminine · singular |
| spume | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian cafés, 'spuma' specifically denotes an old-fashioned fizzy soda.
- Often synonymous with 'schiuma', though 'spuma' sounds slightly more refined or culinary.