smoke bomb

• Dispositivo que libera una gran cantidad de humo al encenderse, usado a menudo para camuflaje militar, efectos especiales o como broma. También se emplea en sentido figurado para referirse a una táctica de distracción.

A device that emits a large amount of smoke when ignited, often used for military concealment, special effects, or as a prank. The phrase can also be used figuratively to describe a distraction or diversion tactic.

1. Pyrotechnic deviceB2formal

   A device that emits a large amount of colored or white smoke when ignited, used for signaling, military purposes, or entertainment.

   bomba de humo

   • The protesters used a smoke bomb to create a diversion.
   • The magician set off a smoke bomb to make his disappearance more dramatic.
   • Smoke bombs are often used in military training exercises.

2. Distraction tacticC1informal

   A metaphorical action or event designed to distract attention from something else.

   cortina de humo

   • The politician's announcement was just a smoke bomb to hide the budget cuts.
   • The company released a new product as a smoke bomb to divert attention from the scandal.
   • His sudden outburst was a smoke bomb to avoid answering the question.