globo
Mexico
In Mexico a balloon is a globo. A party balloon, a water balloon and a thought bubble in a comic all use the same word. It is also called globo aerostático.
Meaning: inflatable object (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| globo | Mexico |
| globo aerostático | hot air balloon |
A hot air balloon is a globo aerostático. Inflar un globo means to blow up a balloon.
When do people say it?
Hot air balloon rides over the pyramids of Teotihuacán are a well known tourist activity in Mexico.
Did you know?
- The word globo also names the globe of a map in some contexts, as in globo terráqueo.
Examples in context
- Compré globos para la fiesta.I bought balloons for the party.
- Se me reventó el globo.My balloon popped.
- Hicimos un paseo en globo aerostático.We took a hot air balloon ride.
Example conversation
Marisol and her aunt prepare a birthday party.
- MarisolTía, ¿dónde pongo los globos?Aunt, where do I put the balloons?
- TíaCuélgalos en la entrada.Hang them at the entrance.
- MarisolListo, ya quedó.Done, it looks good.
