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    Bula (en. Bulla)

    /ˈbula/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A document or letter issued by the Pope with official validity.
    The bull on indulgence was promulgated in the 15th century.
    La bula sobre la indulgencia fue promulgada en el siglo XV.
    In some contexts, it refers to a permit or license.
    You needed a bull to carry out the construction.
    Necesitabas una bula para poder realizar la construcción.
    Any document or certificate.
    They gave me a bull certifying my participation in the course.
    Me entregaron una bula que certifica mi participación en el curso.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bulla', which means 'bubble', referring to a seal used on important documents.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    papal bull
    An official document issued by the pope that has the force of law.
    bula papal
    to grant a bull
    To grant a permit or license.
    dar bula

    Related Words

    indulgence
    Remission of temporary penalty for sins already forgiven.
    indulgencia
    decree
    Resolution issued by a competent authority.
    decreto
    edict
    Formal decision pronounced by judges in a trial.
    edicto

    Slang Meanings

    In certain Latin American countries, it refers to someone who is a bit foolish or naïve.
    Don't pay attention to him, he is a bula on that topic.
    No le hagas caso, es un bula en ese tema.
    In some contexts, it can refer to a document of no value or importance.
    That contract is a bula, it has no legal weight.
    Ese contrato es una bula, no tiene peso legal.