burbuja de aire
/buɾbuxa de aiɾe/from spelling rules
The English phrase air bubble is translated into Spanish as burbuja de aire.
burbuja de aire refers to a small pocket of air.
Meaning: a small pocket of air (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of burbuja (bubble) and de aire (of air).
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾbuxa de aiɾe/
Did you know?
- The word aire is used in Spanish to describe a family resemblance, such as saying someone tiene un aire to a relative.
- In Spanish, the word burbuja is used metaphorically to describe an economic bubble, such as la burbuja inmobiliaria for a housing bubble.
- In Spanish, a 'bubble' of air in a medical or technical context is sometimes called a burbuja, but a larger air pocket in a pipe or system may be called a bolsa de aire.
Examples in context
- Hay una burbuja de aire en el termómetro.There is an air bubble in the thermometer.
- Hay una burbuja de aire en el cristal.There is an air bubble in the glass.
- Salió una burbuja de aire del tubo.An air bubble came out of the tube.
- Esa burbuja de aire es muy pequeña.That air bubble is very small.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at a piece of handmade glass.
- Alejandro¿Ves esa burbuja de aire en el centro?Do you see that air bubble in the center?
- LucíaSí, la veo claramente.Yes, I see it clearly.
- AlejandroParece un detalle artístico.It looks like an artistic detail.
- LucíaTienes razón, Alejandro.You are right, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
