Globo (en. Globe)

/ˈɡlobo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Inflatable sphere used as decoration or toy.
The child let go of the balloon and it flew away.
El niño soltó el globo y se fue volando.
Celestial body of large size with a spherical shape.
Earth is a balloon in space.
La Tierra es un globo en el espacio.
Duct of air conditioning systems, similar to a tube.
The air conditioning needs a duct to distribute the air.
El aire acondicionado necesita un globo para distribuir el aire.

Etymology

From Latin 'globus', which means sphere or ball.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a balloon
Inflate a balloon, especially for decoration.
hacer globo
to give a balloon
To give a balloon as a gift to someone.
dar un globo

Related Words

little balloon
Small balloon, usually smaller in size.
globito
balloon sphere
Part of the atmosphere that contains air balloons.
globosfera

Slang Meanings

Refers to a person who is superficial or shallow.
Don't be a balloon, dive deeper into your thoughts.
No seas un globo, profundiza en tus pensamientos.
Used to describe something that rises quickly, like a rumor.
The rumor became a balloon that flew very high.
El rumor se convirtió en un globo que voló muy alto.