bubble

• Sustantivo que designa una esfera fina de líquido que contiene aire o gas, o una forma esférica similar presente en materia sólida o líquida. También puede referirse a una película o envoltura con burbujas, como el plástico de burbujas.

A noun referring to a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas, or a similar spherical shape in a solid or liquid substance.

1. Spherical film of liquidA1formal

   A thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas, often formed in soapy water.

   burbuja

   • The children were blowing bubbles in the garden.
   • A bubble popped when it touched the grass.
   • Soap bubbles reflect rainbow colors in the sunlight.

   Sinónimosblebglobulevesicle

2. Economic bubbleB2formalbusiness

   A situation in which the price of an asset rises far above its real value, often followed by a sudden collapse.

   burbuja económica

   • The housing bubble burst in 2008, causing a financial crisis.
   • Investors feared a tech bubble was forming.
   • The dot-com bubble led to many companies going bankrupt.

3. Isolated or protected environmentB1informal

   A situation or environment that is separated from the outside world, often for safety or comfort.

   Burbuja (entorno aislado)

   • She lived in a bubble, unaware of the problems around her.
   • The team worked in a bubble to avoid distractions.
   • He felt trapped in his own social bubble.

   Sinónimoscocoonivory towerrefuge

   Antónimosexposurerealitysocietyworld

• Verbo que describe la formación o ascenso de burbujas en un líquido, o que expresa un carácter vivo, burbujeante o efervescente.

A verb used to describe the formation or rising of bubbles in a liquid, or to express a lively, effervescent quality.

1. Form bubblesA2formal

   To form or produce bubbles, typically in a liquid.

   Formar burbujas

   • The water started to bubble as it heated up.
   • The soap mixture bubbled when she added the detergent.
   • The soda bubbled over the rim of the glass.

   Sinónimosboileffervescefizzfoamfrothseethesparkle

2. Move with a bubbling soundB1informal

   To move or flow with a sound like that of bubbles rising.

   fluir burbujeando

   • The stream bubbled over the rocks.
   • The laughter bubbled out of her uncontrollably.
   • The excitement bubbled up inside him as he waited.

   Sinónimosburblegurglepurl

3. Be full of energy or emotionB2informal

   To be filled with a lively or enthusiastic feeling.

   Rebosar entusiasmo

   • She was bubbling with joy after hearing the news.
   • The children bubbled with excitement before the trip.
   • He bubbled over with ideas for the new project.

   Sinónimosbrimeffervescefizzoverflowsparkle

Variantes phrasalbubble overbubble up