bomba atómica
/ˌbomba aˈtomika/
The English phrase "atom bomb" is translated into Spanish as bomba atómica.
The term refers to an atom bomb. You can also use the common alternative bomba nuclear to refer to the same concept.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun bomba (bomb) and the adjective atómica (atomic).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bomba is feminine, so the definite article must be la rather than el when referring to la bomba atómica. To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in bombas atómicas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˌbomba aˈtomika/
Did you know?
- The term bomba is used in several Spanish-speaking Caribbean cultures to describe a specific type of rhythmic percussion or a song style.
- The word bomba comes from the Latin bombus, which originally referred to a low-pitched humming or buzzing sound rather than an explosive device.
- The word bomba can also refer to a specific type of handheld pump used for water or air in various Spanish-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- Los científicos desarrollaron una bomba atómica durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial.The scientists developed an atom bomb during World War II.
- La bomba atómica fue devastadora.The atom bomb was devastating.
- Ellos estudiaron el poder de la bomba atómica.They studied the power of the atom bomb.
- No hay nada más peligroso que una bomba atómica.There is nothing more dangerous than an atom bomb.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a history documentary.
- AlejandroVi un documental sobre la bomba atómica.I watched a documentary about the atom bomb.
- MaríaParece un tema muy triste, Alejandro.It seems like a very sad topic, Alejandro.
- AlejandroSí, la bomba atómica cambió la historia.Yes, the atom bomb changed history.
- MaríaEspero que nunca se use otra vez.I hope it is never used again.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bomba atómica, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bomba, CC BY-SA 4.0.
