bomb

• Arma que explota, utilizada generalmente en acciones militares o actos de violencia; también puede referirse a un artefacto explosivo de cualquier tipo.

A noun referring to a weapon that explodes, typically used in warfare or acts of violence.

1. Explosive deviceB1formal

   A weapon that explodes, causing destruction and damage.

   bomba explosiva

   • The bomb was defused by the police before it could explode.
   • During the war, a bomb destroyed the old bridge.
   • The army dropped a bomb on the enemy base.

   Sinónimoschargeexplosivegrenademineshelltorpedowarhead

2. Great success (slang)B2slangamerican

   Something that is extremely good, impressive, or successful.

   éxito rotundo

   • That movie was the bomb!
   • Her new album is an absolute bomb.
   • The party last night was the bomb.

   Sinónimosbangerblockbustercrackerhitkillersensationsmashsuccesstriumphwinner

3. Failure (slang)B2slangbritish

   A complete failure or disaster.

   Fracaso total

   • The play was a total bomb and closed after one night.
   • His attempt at stand-up comedy was a bomb.
   • The product launch turned out to be a bomb.

   Sinónimosbustdebacledisasterdudfailurefiascofloplemonturkey

   Antónimoshitsmashsuccesswinner

• Verbo que se usa para designar la acción de atacar o destruir algo con una bomba, o (informalmente) para indicar un gran fracaso o un movimiento muy rápido.

A verb used to indicate the act of attacking or destroying something with a bomb, or (informally) to fail badly or move very quickly.

1. Attack with explosivesB2formal

   To attack a place or target using bombs.

   bombardear

   • The military bombed the enemy's headquarters.
   • The city was heavily bombed during the war.
   • They bombed the bridge to stop the advance.

   Sinónimosblitzbombard

2. Fail badlyB2informalamerican

   To perform very poorly or fail completely.

   Fracasar estrepitosamente

   • I bombed the math test yesterday.
   • The movie bombed at the box office.
   • He bombed his presentation in front of the board.

   Sinónimoscrashfailfizzlefloptank

   Antónimosexcelflourishprospersucceedtriumph

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