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    Bombea (en. Pumps)

    /bomˈbea/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make a liquid or gas move from one place to another by means of pressure.
    The engineer pumps water to irrigate the crops.
    El ingeniero bombea agua para irrigar los cultivos.
    To supply energy to a system through pumping.
    He pumps fuel to the ship's engine.
    Bombea combustible al motor del barco.
    To inflate or raise something using a pump.
    We need to pump the flat tire.
    Debemos bombear el neumático que está desinflado.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'bombear', which comes from 'bomba'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give it some pump
    To make something have great energy or move quickly.
    darle bomba
    to be in the zone
    To be in the most favorable or optimal situation.
    estar en la bomba

    Related Words

    pump
    Device used to move fluids.
    bomba
    pumping
    Action of pumping.
    bombeo
    to pump
    Verb that refers to performing pumping.
    bombear

    Slang Meanings

    To do something intensely or with a lot of energy.
    At the party, they pumped all night dancing.
    En la fiesta, bombearon toda la noche bailando.
    To act in a very active or enthusiastic manner.
    That team pumps in every match.
    Ese equipo bombea en cada partido.