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burbujas

boor-BOO-hahsbuɾˈβuxas

“burbujas” means “bubbles” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

bubblesA1Noun

small spheres of gas trapped in liquid or floating in air

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bubblesB2Noun

economic or social isolation/inflation

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bubblesAlso: fizz

NounfA1
Spain
A cluster of iridescent soap bubbles floating in the air against a clear blue sky.

📝 In Action

Los niños están haciendo burbujas de jabón en el parque.

A1

The children are making soap bubbles in the park.

Mira las burbujas en mi refresco.

A1

Look at the bubbles in my soda.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pompas (bubbles (specifically soap bubbles in Spain))

Common Collocations

  • burbujas de jabón – soap bubbles
  • baño de burbujas – bubble bath

Idioms & Expressions

  • Vivir en una burbuja – To live in a bubble / To be isolated from reality

bubblesAlso: speculative bubbles

NounfB2
A person sitting inside a large transparent sphere in a green field, representing isolation.

📝 In Action

Las burbujas económicas pueden ser muy peligrosas para el país.

B2

Economic bubbles can be very dangerous for the country.

A veces las redes sociales crean burbujas informativas.

B2

Sometimes social media creates information bubbles.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • burbuja inmobiliaria – housing bubble
  • burbuja especulativa – speculative bubble

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "burbujas" in Spanish:

bubblesfizzspeculative bubbles

✏️ 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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👥 Word Family
burbuja(bubble (singular)) — Noun
burbujear(to bubble/fizz) — Verb
burbujeante(bubbly/sparkling) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes
brujasagujas
📚 Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'borborigmus' or simply from onomatopoeia, imitating the sound of air or gas moving through water.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: borbulhas

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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'.