Bollos (en. Buns)

/ˈboʝos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Rolls or dough, often filled or decorated.
The freshly baked rolls smell delicious.
Los bollos recién horneados huelen deliciosos.
Sweets or cakes, sometimes with cream or fruits.
I bought some chocolate rolls for breakfast.
Compré unos bollos de chocolate para el desayuno.
Small breads, usually soft and fluffy.
The rolls from the bakery are very popular in the neighborhood.
Los bollos de la panadería son muy populares en el barrio.

Etymology

Derived from the Spanish term 'bollo', which comes from the Latin 'bulla', meaning 'bubble' or 'ball'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to cause trouble
To produce annoyance or discomfort to someone.
dar bollos
to be very comfortable
To be very comfortable or in a resting situation.
estar como un bollo

Related Words

bollo
A type of dough or bread that can be sweet or savory.
bollo
filling
Substance that is placed inside a roll.
relleno
bakery
Place where breads and rolls are made and sold.
panadería

Slang Meanings

Problems or inconveniences.
That issue is a roll, we need to solve it now.
Ese asunto es un bollo, debemos solucionarlo ya.
To refer to something that is very easy.
That exam was a roll, it had no complications.
Ese examen fue un bollo, no tuvo complicaciones.