How to Say "bubble" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “bubble” is “burbuja” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
a small ball of air in a liquid
Examples
Mira las burbujas de jabón en el aire.
Look at the soap bubbles in the air.
El agua está caliente porque están saliendo burbujas.
The water is hot because bubbles are coming out.
Me encanta el baño de burbujas.
I love bubble baths.
A feminine noun
Always use 'la' or 'una' with this word. For example: 'la burbuja' (the bubble).
Pronunciation of J
Mistake: “Pronouncing 'burbuja' with a soft 'h' sound like 'English hi'.”
Correction: The 'j' in Spanish is a stronger, raspier sound from the back of the throat, like the 'ch' in 'Loch Ness'.
Other Meanings of “burbuja”
“burbuja” can also mean:
- economic inflation or social isolation(B2)
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