burbujas
/buɾbuxas/from spelling rules
In Spanish, bubbles is translated as burbujas.
The word refers to small globes of gas that form in a liquid.
Which one should you use?
While burbujas is the standard term, you can use burbujitas to refer to small bubbles with a sense of endearment or burbujotas to describe bubbles that are particularly large or impressive.
How do you pronounce it?
/buɾbuxas/
Did you know?
- While burbujas refers to the gas, the act of blowing bubbles for children is often described as hacer pompas, where pompas is a distinct word for larger, soap-based bubbles.
- The adjective 'burbujeante', derived from burbuja, can be used to describe a person's personality if they are exceptionally lively and energetic.
- The diminutive form burbujitas is not just for size, but is frequently used in Spanish advertising and marketing to make products like soap or sparkling water sound more charming and appealing.
Examples in context
- La niña está soplando burbujas.The girl is blowing bubbles.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use burbujas with a singular subject.Tatoeba #1386189 by marcelostockle, translation #680388 by Source_VOA
- Los niños están soplando burbujas.The children are blowing bubbles.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use burbujas with a plural subject.Tatoeba #1134478 by marcelostockle, translation #245687 by CK
- Hay muchas burbujas en el champán.There are many bubbles in the champagne.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a party with drinks.
- LucíaMira las burbujas en tu copa, Mateo.Look at the bubbles in your glass, Mateo.
- MateoSí, el refresco tiene muchas burbujas.Yes, the soda has many bubbles.
- Lucía¿Te gusta el gas en la bebida?Do you like the gas in the drink?
- MateoSí, las burbujas son muy refrescantes.Yes, the bubbles are very refreshing.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
