chimbomba

Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃimˈbomba/ [t͡ʃĩmˈbõm.ba]

Noun

chimbomba f (plural chimbombas)

1. (El Salvador) Christmas tree ball-shaped ornament, Christmas bauble (UK)

   Compré varias chimbombas para el árbol. — I bought various Christmas baubles for the tree.

2. (Nicaragua) balloon

   Podés ayudar inflando las chimbombas. — You can help by inflating the balloons.

Synonyms

• (balloon): globo, vejiga (El Salvador)

Further reading

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