petardo
/peˈtaɾdo/
The English phrase 'cherry bomb' is translated into Spanish as petardo.
The term petardo refers to a small firework that produces a loud noise upon explosion.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /peˈtaɾdo/.
Did you know?
- The word petardo shares a linguistic lineage with the French word 'péter', which means 'to fart'.
- In Spanish, petardo can be used as a slang term to describe someone who is loud, boastful or considers themselves very important.
- While petardo is the general word for a firework bomb, in some regions it is used colloquially to describe a very spicy pepper or food that feels like an explosion in the mouth.
Examples in context
- Ese petardo hizo mucho ruido.That cherry bomb made a lot of noise.
- Compré un petardo para la fiesta.I bought a cherry bomb for the party.
Example conversation
María and Javier are preparing for a celebration.
- María¿Dónde pusiste el petardo, Javier?Where did you put the cherry bomb, Javier?
- JavierEstá en la caja sobre la mesa.It is in the box on the table.
- MaríaTen cuidado con ese petardo.Be careful with that cherry bomb.
- JavierNo te preocupes, soy cuidadoso.Don't worry, I am careful.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry petardo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries petardo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
