burbujas
/boor-BOO-hahs/
bubbles
Burbujas: Small spheres of air floating freely.
burbujas(noun)
bubbles
?small spheres of gas trapped in liquid or floating in air
fizz
?the carbonation in drinks like soda or sparkling wine
📝 In Action
Los niños están haciendo burbujas de jabón en el parque.
A1The children are making soap bubbles in the park.
Mira las burbujas en mi refresco.
A1Look at the bubbles in my soda.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Nouns
In Spanish, words ending in '-a' are usually feminine (using 'la' or 'las'). Since 'burbujas' is feminine and plural, you must use 'las'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender Agreement
Mistake: "Los burbujas"
Correction: Las burbujas. Even though 'bubbles' doesn't have a gender in English, it is always feminine in Spanish.
⭐ Usage Tips
Plurality
You are currently looking at the plural form. To talk about just one, use 'burbuja'.
Burbujas: A state of being isolated or protected from the outside world.
burbujas(noun)
bubbles
?economic or social isolation/inflation
speculative bubbles
?economic markets
📝 In Action
Las burbujas económicas pueden ser muy peligrosas para el país.
B2Economic bubbles can be very dangerous for the country.
A veces las redes sociales crean burbujas informativas.
B2Sometimes social media creates information bubbles.
💡 Grammar Points
Abstract Meanings
Just like in English, this word can describe ideas that 'burst' or pop, like financial markets or social circles.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: burbujas
Question 1 of 1
If you are at a party drinking champagne, what are you likely seeing in your glass?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'burbujas' masculine or feminine?
It is feminine. You should always use feminine articles like 'la' (singular) or 'las' (plural).
How do you say 'bubble wrap' in Spanish?
It is commonly called 'plástico de burbujas'.