bombardeo
“bombardeo” means “bombing” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
bombing, bombardment
Also: shelling
📝 In Action
El bombardeo de la ciudad duró varias horas.
A2The bombing of the city lasted several hours.
Muchos edificios fueron destruidos durante el bombardeo.
B1Many buildings were destroyed during the bombardment.
La población civil buscó refugio para protegerse del bombardeo.
B2The civilian population sought shelter to protect themselves from the bombing.
barrage, onslaught
Also: flood
📝 In Action
Sufro un bombardeo de correos todos los lunes.
B1I suffer a barrage of emails every Monday.
El bombardeo publicitario en las redes sociales es increíble.
B2The advertising onslaught on social media is incredible.
Los periodistas iniciaron un bombardeo de preguntas al ministro.
C1The journalists started a barrage of questions at the minister.
I bomb / I bombard
📝 In Action
Yo bombardeo a mi jefe con sugerencias nuevas.
B1I bombard my boss with new suggestions.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Words that translate to "bombardeo" in Spanish:
barrage→bombardment→bombing→flood→onslaught→shelling→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: bombardeo
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Which sentence uses 'bombardeo' as a verb?
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish word 'bomba' (bomb), which likely comes from the Latin 'bombus' (a humming or booming sound). The '-eo' suffix was added to denote the recurring action.
First recorded: 18th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'bombardeo' used only for war?
No! While its primary meaning is military, it is very common in Spanish to use it figuratively for a barrage of questions, advertisements, or emails.
What is the difference between 'bomba' and 'bombardeo'?
A 'bomba' is the actual explosive device. A 'bombardeo' is the action or event of dropping those bombs over a period of time.
Can I use 'bombardeo' to mean a 'surprise'?
Not really. Although a 'bomba' can mean 'bombshell news,' 'bombardeo' specifically implies a repetitive or heavy flow of things, not just one surprise.