bombilla
/bomˈbiʝa/
The English word bulb (referring to a rounded solid object) is bombilla in Spanish.
bombilla is used to refer to a rounded solid object.
Meaning: rounded solid object (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/bomˈbiʝa/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a bombilla is not a light bulb but a metal straw used for drinking mate tea.
- While bombilla is the standard word for a light bulb in Spain, people in Mexico and many other Latin American countries typically use the word foco instead.
- The root of bombilla traces back to the Ancient Greek word βόμβος, which was an onomatopoeia for a humming or buzzing sound.
Examples in context
- Yanni arregló la bombilla.Yanni fixed the light bulb.This sentence shows the use of bombilla in the context of repairing a light bulb.Tatoeba #10031421 by manufrutos, translation #10031208 by Amastan
- ¿Quién puede decirme cómo funciona una bombilla?Who can tell me how a light bulb works?This sentence demonstrates a question about the function of a bombilla.Tatoeba #546927 by Shishir, translation #546809 by darinmex
- Si me traes la escalera, podré cambiar la bombilla.If you bring me the ladder, I'll be able to change the light bulb.This sentence illustrates the action of changing a bombilla using a ladder.Tatoeba #10106263 by manufrutos, translation #10098220 by CK
- Necesito cambiar la bombilla del techoI need to change the bulb in the ceiling
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar bombillas LED de repuesto?Where can I buy replacement LED bulbs?
- El foco de la lámpara del salón se fundió. ¿Puedes traerme uno nuevo?The bulb in the living room lamp burnt out. Can you bring me a new one?
- Las lámparas de la calle utilizan bombillas de bajo consumo.The street lamps use energy-saving bulbs.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are in the living room at night.
- LucíaMateo, la bombilla se ha fundido.Mateo, the bulb has burned out.
- Mateo¿Necesitas que compre una bombilla nueva?Do you need me to buy a new bulb?
- LucíaSí, por favor, compra una de luz cálida.Yes, please, buy a warm light one.
- MateoDe acuerdo, lo haré mañana.Okay, I will do it tomorrow.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bombilla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bombilla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
