bulge

• Sustantivo que designa una protuberancia o abultamiento redondeado que sobresale de una superficie o de un objeto, o un aumento de volumen en una parte del cuerpo.

A noun referring to a rounded swelling, protrusion, or outward curve on a surface or object.

1. Protrusion or swellingB1formal

   A rounded swelling or protuberance on a surface.

   protuberancia

   • There was a bulge in the wall where the pipe had burst.
   • The bag had a bulge from the heavy books inside.
   • He noticed a bulge in his pocket from the keys.

   Sinónimosbumpconvexityexcrescencehumpknoblumpnodenoduleoutgrowthprojectionprominenceprotrusionprotuberanceswelling

   Antónimoscavitydepressionhollowindentation

2. B2informal

   A sudden or temporary increase in number or amount.

   aumento temporal

   • There was a bulge in sales during the holiday season.
   • The population bulge in the city caused housing shortages.
   • We experienced a bulge in demand for our new product.

   Sinónimosboostincreasejumprisespikesurgeupsurge

• Verbo que indica sobresalir, hincharse o abultarse hacia afuera, a menudo por presión interna o por estar lleno.

A verb used to indicate the act of swelling, protruding, or sticking out outward, often due to internal pressure or fullness.

1. Swell outwardB1formal

   To stick out or swell from a surface or container.

   abultar hacia fuera

   • His pockets bulged with coins.
   • The bag bulged with groceries.
   • Her eyes bulged in surprise.

   Sinónimosbagballoonbellyjutpouchprojectprotrudestick outswell

   Antónimosflattenrecedesink

2. Increase in size or numberB2formal

   To become larger or more numerous, often temporarily.

   aumentar, crecer

   • The population of the city bulged during the festival.
   • The file size bulged after adding the images.
   • The budget bulged due to unexpected expenses.

   Sinónimosballoonenlargeescalateexpandgrowincreasemushroomsurgeswell

   Antónimoscontractdecreaseshrink

Variantes phrasalbulge out