bubble

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena esfera de líquido ou sólido com ar ou gás em seu interior, ou qualquer forma esférica oca, como as bolhas de sabão e o plástico-bolha.

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.

   Bolha

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

   Sinônimosblebglobulevesicle

2. Economic bubbleB2formalbusiness

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

   Bolha econômica

   • 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.

   Bolha

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscocoonivory towerrefuge

   Antônimosexposurerealitysocietyworld

• Verbo usado para descrever a formação ou subida de bolhas em um líquido, ou para expressar uma qualidade animada e 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 bolhas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboileffervescefizzfoamfrothseethesparkle

2. Move with a bubbling soundB1informal

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

   Borbolhar

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

   Sinônimosburblegurglepurl

3. Be full of energy or emotionB2informal

   To be filled with a lively or enthusiastic feeling.

   Transbordar de energia ou emoção

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrimeffervescefizzoverflowsparkle

Variantes phrasalbubble overbubble up