bomba de agua
/bomba de aɡwa/from spelling rules
The English phrase "water pump" is translated into Spanish as bomba de agua.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain and Latin America, the term Motobomba is commonly used to specifically indicate a motor-pump.
How do you pronounce it?
/bomba de aɡwa/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, bomba is a homonym that can mean a water pump, a time bomb or a high-heeled shoe.
- In various Spanish-speaking regions, bomba refers to a traditional style of dance and music from Puerto Rico.
- In some Latin American countries, bomba is also used as a slang term for a very surprising piece of news or a scandal.
Examples in context
- Necesito comprar una bomba de agua para mi casa.I need to buy a water pump for my house.
- La bomba de agua no funciona.The water pump is not working.
- Necesito comprar una bomba de agua nueva.I need to buy a new water pump.
- El fontanero arregló la bomba de agua.The plumber fixed the water pump.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are in their garden during a drought.
- Mateo¿Por qué no sale agua?Why is no water coming out?
- SofíaCreo que se rompió la bomba de agua.I think the water pump broke.
- MateoEs un problema grave para el jardín.It is a serious problem for the garden.
- SofíaLlamaré a un técnico ahora mismo.I will call a technician right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
