Bombones (en. Chocolates)

/bomˈbones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Chocolate sweets that can contain various fillings.
I bought a box of bonbons for my mother's birthday.
Compré una caja de bombones para el cumpleaños de mi madre.
Candies or sweets in the form of small chocolate balls.
The bonbons from the pastry shop are very popular among children.
Los bombones de la pastelería son muy populares entre los niños.
A typical gift on special occasions, such as Valentine's Day.
He gave her bonbons to show his love.
Él le regaló bombones para demostrarle su amor.

Etymology

From the French 'bonbon', which means candy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

chocolate bonbons
Sweets made from chocolate with different fillings.
bombones de chocolate
to give bonbons
To give bonbons as a gesture of affection or gift.
regalar bombones
to make bonbons
To prepare or cook chocolate sweets.
hacer bombones

Related Words

chocolate
Sweet and bitter substance used in bonbons.
chocolate
caramel
A sweet that can be similar to bonbons in flavor.
caramelo
filling
Substance used inside bonbons.
relleno

Slang Meanings

Sweets or nice things in an affectionate context.
That girl is a real bonbon, very pretty!
Esa chica es un verdadero bombón, ¡muy linda!
Reference to something very pleasant or delicious.
That cake is a bonbon, I loved it.
Ese pastel es un bombón, me encantó.