bombardear
“bombardear” means “to bomb” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
to bomb
Also: to shell
📝 In Action
Los aviones empezaron a bombardear la base al amanecer.
A2The planes started to bomb the base at dawn.
Es terrible ver cómo bombardean edificios históricos.
B1It's terrible to see how they bomb historical buildings.
La ciudad fue bombardeada durante varios días seguidos.
B2The city was bombed for several days in a row.
to bombard
Also: to pester
📝 In Action
Mi jefe me bombardea a correos electrónicos todo el fin de semana.
B1My boss bombards me with emails all weekend.
Los niños me bombardearon a preguntas sobre el viaje.
B1The kids showered me with questions about the trip.
No bombardees a tu amigo con tus problemas personales.
B2Don't pester your friend with your personal problems.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
subjunctive
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: bombardear
Question 1 of 3
If your boss sends you 50 messages in one hour, he is...?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
From the noun 'bombarda' (an early type of cannon), which comes from the word 'bomba' (bomb). It ultimately echoes the 'boom' sound of an explosion.
First recorded: 15th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bombardear' always negative?
Mostly, yes. Whether it's physical bombs or too many questions, it implies an overwhelming or destructive action.
Can I use 'bombardear' for social media?
Absolutely! You can 'bombardear' someone with likes, comments, or notifications.
Is it a regular verb?
Yes, it follows the exact same pattern as 'hablar' or 'cantar' in every single tense.