burbuja
“burbuja” means “bubble” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
bubble
Also: sparkle
📝 In Action
Mira las burbujas de jabón en el aire.
A1Look at the soap bubbles in the air.
El agua está caliente porque están saliendo burbujas.
A2The water is hot because bubbles are coming out.
Me encanta el baño de burbujas.
A1I love bubble baths.
bubble
📝 In Action
La burbuja inmobiliaria estalló hace años.
B2The housing bubble burst years ago.
A veces vivo en mi propia burbuja y no leo las noticias.
B1Sometimes I live in my own bubble and don't read the news.
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Which of these is most likely a 'burbuja'?
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📚 Etymology▼
Likely of onomatopoeic origin, imitating the sound of a bubble popping or air escaping from water.
First recorded: 16th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pompa' and 'burbuja'?
Both can mean bubble. However, 'pompa' (specifically 'pompa de jabón') is almost exclusively for those big soap bubbles children blow through a wand. 'Burbuja' is more general and used for boiling water, soda, or economic concepts.