How to Say "to bombard" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “to bombard” is “bombardear” — use 'bombardear' when someone is inundating you with a continuous stream of questions, emails, or information..
bombardear
/bohm-bar-deh-ahr//bombarðeˈar/
Examples
Mi jefe me bombardea a correos electrónicos todo el fin de semana.
My boss bombards me with emails all weekend.
Los niños me bombardearon a preguntas sobre el viaje.
The kids showered me with questions about the trip.
No bombardees a tu amigo con tus problemas personales.
Don't pester your friend with your personal problems.
Using 'a' for the medium
When you say what you are bombarding someone WITH, Spanish often uses 'a' instead of 'con'. Example: 'Me bombardearon a preguntas' (They bombarded me with questions).
Missing the recipient
Mistake: “Saying 'Bombardearon preguntas' to mean they asked a lot.”
Correction: You must say WHO was bombarded. Use: 'Bombardearon a Pedro a preguntas'.
freír
Examples
Mi jefe me está friendo a correos electrónicos.
My boss is bombarding me with emails.
bombear
/bom-beh-ahr//bom.beˈaɾ/
Examples
El ejército comenzó a bombear la posición enemiga.
The army began to bombard the enemy position.
El tenista decidió bombear la pelota para ganar tiempo.
The tennis player decided to lob the ball to buy some time.
Action Style
In sports, this word describes the shape of the path the ball takes—usually a high arc rather than a straight line.
Confusing Military vs. Non-Military Use
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