Bob
/ˈbob/
The Spanish word for bob is Bob.
Meaning: move (something) as though it were bobbing in water (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈbob/.
Did you know?
- The word bobo is a common Spanish adjective meaning 'foolish' or 'silly'. Because it sounds so similar to bob, using the English loanword in a sentence can sometimes cause a momentary comic confusion.
- In Spanish, the word bob is most commonly recognized as a haircut style rather than a verb for movement. A person asking for a corte bob is requesting a short, chin-length hairstyle.
- The concept of 'bobbing' is often expressed in Spanish through the word vaivén, which refers to a rhythmic swaying or oscillating motion.
Examples in context
- Bob es mi amigo.Bob is my friend.This sentence shows how to use Bob as a subject.Tatoeba #540477 by Shishir, translation #33182 by CN
- Bob era muy feliz.Bob was very happy.This sentence shows how to use Bob in a past tense context.Tatoeba #574851 by Leono, translation #33211 by CN
- Adiós, Bob y Nora.Goodbye, Bob and Nora.This sentence shows how to use Bob in a farewell.Tatoeba #1190120 by marcelostockle, translation #1098113 by cntrational
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Example conversation
María and Alejandro are watching a small boat on a lake.
- MaríaMira cómo el bote empieza a bob.Look at how the boat starts to bob.
- AlejandroSí, el agua está muy inquieta hoy.Yes, the water is very restless today.
- MaríaParece que va a bob más rápido.It looks like it's going to bob faster.
- AlejandroEs divertido verlo moverse así.It is fun to see it move like that.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Bob, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
