bong
/bonɡ/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "bong" can be translated into Spanish as bong. If unsure, use bong. Wiktionary also lists pipa.
Meaning: vessel used in smoking various substances (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bong | /bonɡ/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
| pipa | /ˈpipa/ | feminine |
A bong is a vessel used in smoking various substances.
Which one should you use?
The term pipa is a more general word for a pipe and can refer to a standard smoking pipe or a water pipe. In contrast, bong refers specifically to a water pipe.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The term bong is an anglicism used primarily in informal or slang contexts within drug culture. For a more formal way to refer to a bong, you can use the phrase pipa de agua.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Latin American countries, the phrase cachimba de agua is used to refer to a bong.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word bong is a masculine noun and is used with the masculine article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/bonɡ/
Did you know?
- While pipa de agua is the literal translation for 'water pipe', in some regions it can refer to a large water tank truck used for transporting water to rural areas.
- In Spanish, the word pipa is a homonym that also means 'sunflower seed'. Depending on the context, asking for a pipa could mean you want something to smoke or a salty snack.
- In certain Spanish-speaking youth cultures, the word bong is used as a verb in the form bongear to describe the act of using a water pipe.
Examples in context
- El bong está sobre la mesa.The bong is on the table.
- ¿Dónde pusiste el bong?Where did you put the bong?
- Necesitamos limpiar el bong.We need to clean the bong.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are hanging out at a friend's house.
- Mateo¿Viste mi bong?Have you seen my bong?
- LucíaSí, está en la cocina.Yes, it is in the kitchen.
- MateoGracias, Lucía.Thanks, Lucía.
- LucíaDe nada, Mateo.You're welcome, Mateo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bong” translations and entries pipa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
