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la bombilla in English

light bulb noun Spain

Number 1,590 of the 5,000 most used words in everyday Spanish.

Example

Se ha fundido la bombilla del baño.

The bathroom light bulb has gone.

In Latin America

At this place in the list: el popote (drinking straw).

Before: el/la asistente · Next: arriesgar

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