boomers
/boomeɾs/from spelling rules
The English term 'boomers' can be translated into Spanish as boomers.
This phrase refers to the generation of people born during the post-World War II baby boom.
Which one should you use?
You may encounter different ways to refer to this group depending on the context. Los boomers is a direct, informal translation of the English term. For more formal contexts, you can use La generación de los baby boomers to mean 'the baby boomers' generation' or La generación de posguerra to mean 'the post-war generation'.
How do you pronounce it?
/boomeɾs/
Did you know?
- In some Latin American countries, the term boomer has evolved into a general slang adjective for anyone acting out-of-touch, regardless of their actual age or birth year.
- In some Spanish-speaking contexts, the idea of a 'baby boom' is expressed as explosión demográfica, which literally means 'demographic explosion'.
- When using the phrase ok boomer in Spanish, you may see it accompanied by ya está or ya estamos, which adds a layer of 'here we go again' that is not present in the English version.
Examples in context
- Los boomers tienen una gran influencia en la política actual.The boomers have a great influence on current politics.
- La generación de los baby boomers ha vivido muchos cambios sociales.The baby boomers' generation has experienced many social changes.
- Muchos boomers prefieren leer el periódico impreso.Many boomers prefer reading the printed newspaper.
- Los boomers vivieron épocas de grandes cambios.Boomers lived through eras of great change.
- Esa tecnología es muy común entre los boomers.That technology is very common among boomers.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are discussing generational differences in a cafe.
- Javier¿Crees que los boomers entienden las redes sociales?Do you think boomers understand social media?
- SofíaNo lo sé, Javier, pero algunos sí.I don't know, Javier, but some do.
- JavierMi padre es uno de esos boomers tecnológicos.My father is one of those tech-savvy boomers.
- Sofía¡Qué bueno que él sea tan moderno!It's great that he is so modern!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
