bombardero
“bombardero” means “bomber” in Spanish (a military aircraft designed to drop bombs).
bomber
Also: heavy hitter
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El viejo bombardero está en exhibición en el museo.
B1The old bomber is on display at the museum.
Vimos un bombardero sobrevolando la costa durante el desfile.
B2We saw a bomber flying over the coast during the parade.
A ese bateador lo llaman 'el bombardero' por su fuerza.
C1They call that batter 'the bomber' because of his strength.
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From the Spanish word 'bomba' (bomb), which comes from the Latin 'bombus' (a deep, humming sound), combined with the suffix '-ero' indicating a carrier or a person associated with a task.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'bombardero' also refer to a person?
Technically, it can mean a person who drops bombs, but in everyday Spanish, 'bombardero' is almost always the plane. If referring to a person in a non-military way, it's usually a sports nickname.
Is there a feminine form 'bombardera'?
Yes, 'bombardera' exists, but it is rarely used for planes. It might be used to describe a woman who is a 'heavy hitter' in sports or as an adjective.
What is the difference between 'bombardero' and 'avión'?
'Avión' is the general word for any airplane. 'Bombardero' is a specific type of 'avión' used for military purposes.