noun

la bomba (explosivo)

bomb

Es un artefacto que puede explotar y causar daño o destrucción. También puede referirse a una máquina que impulsa líquidos o gases, o a una fiesta muy animada en algunos lugares.

Definition & meaning

Bomb: an explosive device designed to cause damage or injury.
Pump: a machine that moves liquids or gases, such as a water pump.
Sensation or bombshell: something surprising, exciting, or sensational, depending on the context.
Light bulb: in some Latin American countries, a bulb used for lighting.

Grammar & Word origin

Bomba is a feminine noun: la bomba, plural las bombas.

It comes from Latin bombus, meaning “a booming sound” or “a buzzing noise.” The explosive sense is associated with the loud noise of a blast.

Synonyms & antonyms

artefacto explosivo — “explosive device”; a more technical description of a bomb.
explosivo — “explosive”; a broader term that can refer to an explosive substance or device.
bombilla — “light bulb”; the usual term in Spain, though regional usage varies.
sorpresón — “huge surprise”; similar to the figurative sense of a bombshell, but without necessarily suggesting sensational news.

There is no general antonym for bomba.