bomba de baño
/bomba de baɲo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "bath bomb" is bomba de baño in Spanish.
The term refers to a chemical mixture used in a bath.
Meaning: chemical mixture (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bomba (bomb), de (of) and baño (bath).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the noun bomba is pluralized to bombas, resulting in bombas de baño.
How do you pronounce it?
/bomba de baɲo/
Did you know?
- While bomba usually means a weapon, in several Spanish-speaking countries it is also a common name for a manual water pump used in rural areas.
- The term bomba is actually derived from the Latin word bombus, which described a low humming or buzzing sound. It was not originally used to describe an explosive device.
- Because baño can refer to both the act of washing and the room itself, bomba de baño can be jokingly interpreted as a 'bathroom bomb'.
Examples in context
- Me encanta usar bombas de baño. ¿Sabes dónde puedo encontrarlas en España?I love using bath bombs. Do you know where I can find them in Spain?
- Vamos a tomar un baño relajante esta noche. Yo traeré unas bombas de baño.Let's have a relaxing bath tonight. I'll bring some bath bombs.
- He echado una bomba de baño en la bañera.I threw a bath bomb in the bathtub.
- Compré una bomba de baño con olor a lavanda.I bought a lavender scented bath bomb.
- Esa bomba de baño tiene muchos colores.That bath bomb has many colors.
- ¿Prefieres una bomba de baño o sales de Epsom?Do you prefer a bath bomb or Epsom salts?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are shopping for gifts.
- AlejandroMira esta bomba de baño, huele muy bien.Look at this bath bomb, it smells very good.
- SofíaEs verdad, es un regalo perfecto para mi hermana.True, it is a perfect gift for my sister.
- AlejandroEntonces llevemos una bomba de baño de lavanda.Then let's take a lavender bath bomb.
- SofíaMe parece una idea excelente, Alejandro.I think that is an excellent idea, Alejandro.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baño, bomba, de, CC BY-SA 4.0.
