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Etymology
Pronunciation
tapón
stopper
tampon
a type of stopper
A tapón is a stopper, which sounds similar to the English word tampon0, a type of stopper0.
noun
  1. stopper
    A stopper or plug used to close an opening
    Pon el tapón en la botella de vino. // Put the cork in the wine bottle.
  2. traffic jam
    A traffic jam or congestion
    Hay un tapón en la autopista debido al accidente. // There's a traffic jam on the highway due to the accident.