Bulla (en. Noise)
/ˈbu.ʝa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Uproar or intense noise occurring in a place.
The noise from the party could be heard from the street.
La bulla de la fiesta se escuchaba desde la calle.
Confusion or disorder in a group of people.
There was so much noise at the meeting that the ideas could not be heard.
Había tanta bulla en la reunión que no se podían escuchar las ideas.
People crowding together causing a commotion.
The noise in the market was unbearable.
La bulla en el mercado era insoportable.
Etymology
From the Latin bulla, meaning 'bubble' or 'ball.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make a fuss
To provoke noise or uproar.
hacer bulla
to be in a commotion
To be in a place with a lot of noise or commotion.
estar en bulla
to make noise
To make noise or move in a disorderly manner.
dar bulla
Related Words
uproar
Noise or agitation caused by a group of people.
alboroto
commotion
Noise and movement of a crowd.
bullicio
noise
Sound disturbance.
ruido
Slang Meanings
A party or social event where there is a lot of noise.
Last night I went to a fuss that wouldn’t stop dancing.
Anoche fui a una bulla que no paraba de bailar.
Annoyance or discomfort caused by noise.
I can’t stand the noise from the construction next to my house.
No aguanto la bulla de la construcción al lado de mi casa.