globo inflado
/ɡlobo inflado/from spelling rules
The English phrase "inflated balloon" is translated into Spanish as globo inflado.
This phrase refers to a balloon that has been filled with air or gas.
What does it mean word for word?
The word inflado is the past participle of the verb inflar (to inflate), functioning here as an adjective.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in globos inflados. Because globo is a masculine noun, the adjective must be the masculine form inflado.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlobo inflado/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using the feminine form globo inflada. Because globo is a masculine noun, the adjective must be the masculine form inflado rather than the feminine inflada.
Did you know?
- In Spanish comic strips and graphic novels, the speech bubbles containing a character's dialogue are called globos.
- While globo is the standard word for balloon, people in Mexico often use the word bombita for small, round toy balloons.
- The term globo is used in many Spanish-speaking countries to refer to a 'globe' or a 'world map', whereas in English 'balloon' and 'globe' are never used interchangeably.
Examples in context
- El globo inflado es rojo.The inflated balloon is red.
- Cuidado con ese globo inflado.Watch out for that inflated balloon.
- Tengo un globo inflado para la fiesta.I have an inflated balloon for the party.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are decorating for a birthday party.
- Daniel¿Dónde está el globo inflado?Where is the inflated balloon?
- LucíaEstá debajo de la mesa, Daniel.It is under the table, Daniel.
- DanielGracias, Lucía, lo encontré.Thanks, Lucía, I found it.
- LucíaPerfecto, ahora podemos decorar.Perfect, now we can decorate.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
