bultos
/bultos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the English phrase "bumps" is translated as bultos.
The word bultos is used to describe physical protrusions, such as lumps under the skin or unevenness in a material.
Which one should you use?
While bultos is the standard term, other words are used depending on the context. Protuberancias is used in formal or technical/medical settings. Abultamientos is a formal term that emphasizes a swollen or raised nature. In informal settings, chichones refers to bumps resulting from a blow or impact, particularly on the head, while bolitas is a colloquial term for small bumps or lumps, often on the skin.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is bulto.
How do you pronounce it?
/bultos/
Did you know?
- In art history, bulto redondo is the technical term for a sculpture that is carved in the round and can be viewed from all sides, as opposed to a relief.
- While bulto refers to a bump, it is also the standard term used by shipping companies to count 'packages' or 'parcels' regardless of their shape.
- The term abultar is a verb that means to increase in size or to make something appear larger, often used when talking about swelling or volume.
Examples in context
- Los médicos examinaron las protuberancias en su piel.The doctors examined the bumps on his/her skin.
- El choque provocó abultamientos en la parte trasera del automóvil.The crash caused bumps on the rear of the car.
- Después de golpearse la cabeza, le salieron chichones.After hitting his/her head, bumps appeared.
- Tiene la piel sensible y le salen bolitas al rascarse.He/she has sensitive skin and gets bumps when scratching.
- La tela tiene algunos bultos.The fabric has some bumps.
- Hay bultos en la pared.There are bumps on the wall.
- Esos bultos en la alfombra son molestos.Those bumps on the rug are annoying.
Example conversation
Mateo and Lucía are inspecting a piece of old upholstery in their living room.
- Mateo¿Ves esos bultos en el sofá?Do you see those bumps on the sofa?
- LucíaSí, Mateo, parece que el relleno se movió.Yes, Mateo, it looks like the stuffing moved.
- MateoLos bultos hacen que sea incómodo sentarse.The bumps make it uncomfortable to sit.
- LucíaTienes razón, hay que arreglarlo pronto.You are right, we must fix it soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
